Loss Prevention Specialist
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Cresco Labs is one of the largest public vertically integrated multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide our owned and operated Sunnyside dispensaries provide a welcoming positive judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013 Cresco Labs mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues consumers customers and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs we aim to revolutionize and lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
If youre interested in joining our mission click the below links to join our team today!
MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco we aim to lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance product consistency and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity strictly adhering to regulations and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
The Loss Prevention Specialist is responsible for reviewing incident reports video footage and exception-based reporting to identify risks related to theftcustomerissuesand compliance. This role supports internal investigations by analyzing data fulfilling video requests and documenting findings in alignment with company policies and cannabis regulations. The specialist partners with Operations HR and Compliance teams to resolve issues mitigate loss and strengthen overall controls.
CORE JOB DUTIES
- Review and investigate incident reports involving theft customer issues safety and policy violations
- Conduct detailedCCTV and camera footage reviewsto support investigations and compliance verification
- Fulfill and managevideo request ticketsfrom internal and external teams
- Manage contracted security vendors ensuring coverage where required and supplementalcoveragesfor overnight projects
- Analyzeexception-based reporting (EBR)toidentifytransaction anomalies fraud and internal risk indicators
- Cross-reference EBR data with video footage and incident reports to build complete case findings
- Review and document allrefusal-to-serve incidentsto ensure compliance with state cannabis regulations and company policies
- Identifytrends and patterns in incidents refusals and reporting data to proactively mitigate risk
- Conduct internal investigations related to employee misconduct cash handling issues and policy violations
- Maintainaccurate detailed and audit-ready case documentation and investigation reports
- Escalate significant findings and compliance risks to Risk leadership and cross-functional partners
- Partner withOperations Compliance and HRto resolve investigations and improve adherence to procedures
- Monitor camera system effectiveness and report gaps blind spots or technical issues
- Support regulatory and internal audits by providing documentation video evidence and case summaries
- Recommend process improvements to reduce shrink enhance compliance and strengthen internal controls
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- Associates degree/Bachelors Degree
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience inloss prevention
- 1 yearsexception-based reporting guard management remote video monitoring systems
- Experience in a high growth and complex industry or company and must have the ability to adapt to face-paced highly dynamic business environments.
- Highly motivated self-directiveinnovativeand able to work independently or among teams with resourcefulness.
- Acts with a clear sense of integrityownershipand accountability ensuring stakeholders are clear on the role risk management will play in support of their goals.
- Strong business acumen including data analytics attention to detail excellentcommunicationand interpersonal skills as well as end-to-end project management.
- LPQ/LPC/CFI/CPPcertifications are preferred.
- Passion for all things bring excitement that rallies others around our vision.
- Genuine interest in and passion for the cannabis industry isrequired.
BENEFITS
Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical dental and vision insurance a 401(K)-match program FSA/HSA programs LTD/STD options life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles location or position.
In accordance with any local and state compensation laws the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location market compensation data skills experience and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.
Pay Range
$30 - $38 USD
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- The company does not offer employment-based visasponsorshipforthis role or any other position now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the needforcurrent or futuresponsorshipat any time.
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
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About Company
Sunnyside is a new kind of dispensary, where cannabis meets wellness. Our mission is to show you how medical and adult use marijuana can make everyday life better. Visit us in New York, Illinois, Ohio, Arizona, Massachusetts, and more.