ULP Uniform Loss Prevention
Vallarta Supermarkets · vallartasupermarkets.com
PacoimaOn-siteEntry levelPart-time
The job in short
Uniform loss prevention agent patrolling store to deter and apprehend shoplifters and dishonest employees.
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Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-09-24
- Location as listed
- Pacoima, CA, USA
- Role
- Security Officer / Guard
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: GMC Gonzalez Management Company - Pacoima, CA, Salary Range: $18.90 - $20.90Hourly, Job Description
Pay Range: $18.00/hr-$22.00/hr
Position: ULP Uniform Loss Prevention Agent and ULP Uniform Loss Prevention Agent PT
Department: Loss Prevention
Supervisor: LP Field Supervisor
Status: Hourly, Nonexempt, Full Time and Part Time
The Uniform Loss Prevention Agent responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of our premises, assets, vendors, team members, and customers. Walking the premises, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing company policies.
Job Duties:
Investigate suspected shrinkage by employees
Following and confronting suspected shoplifters
Documenting theft and other security violations
Work with law enforcement to arrest/prosecute suspected shoplifters & dishonest employees
Safely apprehend and detain potential shoplifters
Provide court testimony
ULP works closely with both store management and law enforcement. When a shoplifter or employee is caught stealing, the uniform loss prevention agent will write supplemental reports or a witness statement for law enforcement and legal counsel
Observe all shoppers, vendors and team members
Develop and maintain records of apprehensions, and evidence
Maintain public order at assigned stores and/or company events
Requirements:
You must keep your supervisors and store managers informed of your activities, as well as interact with store management and store security to alert them to possible problems
Must be able to travel to different locations as assigned
Must be able to appear in all criminal court hearings and prosecutions
You must be able to deal with people who might become emotional or angry when confronted and do your best to diffuse such situations. Deescalate and maintain control of situations
A major component of the job involves watching shoppers, identifying suspicious behaviors, and taking appropriate actions
You will be called upon to defend yourself and others if a suspected shoplifter becomes violent or resistant upon apprehension
Able to work independently as well as on a team
Ability to quickly build rapport
High energy with a sense of urgency while remaining professional and collected
Fluent in English and Spanish a plus
Must have excellent report writing and documentation to identify: Who, what, where, when, why and how.
You may be assigned additional duties as directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to approach and detain suspects. Including but not limited to: running, hands-on detaining suspects, physically blocking passage of suspects, etc.
Verbally control situations by issuing commands, body gestures, and direct passage as necessary
Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Reaching above shoulder level and below, Crawling
Fine Hand grip and utilizing hand cuff restraints when necessary
Must have no Visual or Audio impairments in order to interact with suspects and management
See attached NOTICE TO JOB APPLICANTS (1/1/2023)
Rev. 2023 0628 ULP Uniform Loss Prevention Agent and ULP Uniform Loss Prevention Agent PT
Qualifications:
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