• Loss Prevention Specialist

    Taco Bell (Sugar Land, TX)


    Job Title:

    Loss Prevention Specialist

    Position Summary:

    The Loss Prevention Specialist is responsible for protecting company assets, reducing financial loss, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures across restaurants. This role focuses on preventing theft, fraud, operational waste, and safety risks while supporting restaurant teams in creating a secure and profitable environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Asset Protection & Security

    + Monitor restaurant operations to identify and reduce theft, fraud, and cash handling discrepancies.

    + Investigate suspected incidents of internal/external theft, sweet hearting, or policy violations.

    + Ensure security systems (cameras, alarms, safes, POS monitoring) are operational and properly utilized.

    + Operational Compliance

    + Audit restaurants for compliance with cash handling, inventory control, food safety, and safety/security policies.

    + Partner with management to implement corrective action plans for areas of risk.

    + Provide support during surprise cash counts, deposit reviews, and inventory checks.

    + Training & Awareness

    + Educate restaurant teams on best practices for theft prevention, fraud detection, and policy compliance.

    + Conduct training on safety protocols, robbery procedures, and emergency response

    + Investigations & Reporting

    + Conduct interviews and prepare detailed reports on theft, fraud, and accidents.

    + Work with HR and Operations to handle disciplinary actions when policy violations occur.

    + Maintain accurate and confidential records of investigations and audits.

    + Safety & Risk Management

    + Monitor restaurants for safety hazards to reduce accidents, workers' comp claims, and liability.

    + Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

    Qualifications:

    + Experience in loss prevention, security, or operations (QSR, retail, or hospitality preferred).

    + Knowledge of cash handling procedures, fraud prevention, and inventory controls.

    + Strong communication, observation, and investigation skills.

    + Ability to travel between restaurant locations.

    + Familiarity with POS systems, CCTV, and digital audit tools a plus.

    Key Competencies:

    + Integrity and confidentiality

    + Analytical thinking and problem-solving

    + Ability to influence without authority

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Conflict resolution and interviewing skills

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