loss prevention officer - retail
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Loss Prevention Associate - Sydney Area
Posted on August 14, 2026 by Employer details Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC)
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The Opportunity The Loss Prevention Associate plays a key supportive role in providing frontline security and loss prevention expertise. Responsible for ensuring a safe retail environment for our employees, shoppers and guests at all NSLC locations. This support will be provided by identifying and minimizing incidents via risk mitigation strategies, collaboration with the Security Operations Center, and partnership with retail team members.This opportunity is based out of Sydney and will involve travel mainly around the Cape Breton area, with some travel to Halifax and other areas of Nova Scotia. Reporting Structure Reports to: Manager, Security Operations Essential Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders through incident response, crime prevention and industry best practicesEducate and provide guidance to retail employees on safety programs, loss prevention strategies, policies, and proceduresUtilizing case management software to identify patterns of criminality or workplace violenceMaintain a visible presence on the sales floor, deterring potential theft through engaging with known suspects and denying entry to NSLC locationsRegularly patrol the sales floor to deter retail crime, and check for security vulnerabilitiesIdentify and respond to criminal incidents within established security protocols. At times, this may include a physical intervention to recover NSLC property or deny entry to a locationDe-escalate situations involving dissatisfied or disruptive individuals while maintaining professional composure.Maintain relationship through regular communications with Security Operators in the SOCProvide investigative support to the internal team, law enforcement other and external agenciesPrepare and file investigation notes, recommendations, and outcomes Secondary Responsibilities Provide input in the effective development of Loss Prevention programsEscalate security hardware deficiencies to the security operations center for resolutionAttend court as required on behalf of the NSLCDemonstrate commitment to the NSLC's Values and social responsibility mandate Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety Travel and work on-call as required Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications As a qualified candidate, you will have:Post-secondary education in criminal justice, and protective security services (or related experience)3-5 years' experience in the field of Loss Prevention, enforcement and/or corporate security Be willing to work shift work (based on operational needs during retail hours, shifts are likely Monday to Saturdays with occasional Sunday including a bi-weekly rotation of days, evenings)Able to pass a security back-ground check and a valid NS driver's license with ability to produce a clear Driver's Abstract and access to reliable transportation. As an ideal candidate, you will also have:Training or Certification in De-Escalation, Defense tactics or related experience Experience in the field of law enforcement and/or retail risk managementExperience in conducting or assisting in criminal, civil or compliance investigationsTraining, certification and/or experience in security hardware such as lock and camerasAn alternate combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent. Interested? If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply online no later than 11:59pm on Aug 28, 2026.About Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) Our people are the heart of what we do, why we do it, and are the key to our ongoing success. Since 1930, we have come together for the good of this beautiful province we call home. The NSLC manages the safe and responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis in Nova Scotia. We contribute to the good of our province with responsible sales, the impact we have on the communities we serve and by the financial contribution we make that helps create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are WCB Safe- Location Sydney, NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$60,203 to $69,149YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2237131
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