Lowe's Security Specialist
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a visible and proactive security presence throughout the location to deter loitering vandalism and other security concerns.
- Perform regular audits on physical security and product protection to ensure proper execution using hand-held mobile device.
- Conduct regular patrols of the interior and exterior store premises to identify potential security concerns both on foot and by using a company-owned vehicle.
- De-escalate situations involving both customers and associates using professional techniques.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents accidents and emergencies such as medical situations or fire alarms.
- Collaborate with store leadership and associates to enforce policies and procedures.
- Escort associates or customers to their vehicles upon request.
- Report any suspicious behavior safety hazards or security breaches to the appropriate authorities or management.
- Utilize case management system to complete detailed incident reports including accurate descriptions of events individuals involved and actions taken.
- Utilize video management system to detect and prevent unauthorized activities and complete post-incident investigations.
- Review weekly physical security related reports and respond appropriately. On occasion conduct external theft apprehensions which are in accordance with company policies and procedures and according to local state and federal laws.
- Conducts interviews in accordance with local laws and company policy on customers and vendors suspected of theft reports suspected fraud to AP Management and Investigations team as needed.
- Attend monthly Safety Team meetings to stay informed about updates concerns and procedural changes.
- Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowes customer service policies procedures and programs.
- Helps ensure associates have the tools and resources needed to provide exceptional SMART customer service.
- Prepares completes and maintains all case reports related to associate recoveries Asset Protection apprehensions and Known Theft cases. Records and completes prescribed tasks in Case Management System
- Participates in court hearings if applicable. Updates case files and maintains relationships with local Law Enforcement
- Validates physical security of the building per company policy/procedure throughout the day (Gates Keys etc).
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED High School or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement if applicable
- 1 year retail security first-responder or military experience (or related field)
- State-issued drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice Safety or related security field
- 2 years big-box retail security or military experience
- 2 years experience with detailed incident report-writing
- 2 years experience in using physical security systems (CCTV EAS etc.)
- State-issued Security Guard License
- First-Aid Certification
- De-Escalation/Crisis Intervention
About Lowes
Lowes Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than$86 billion. Lowes employs approximately 300000 associates and operates over 1700 home improvement stores 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based inMooresville N.C. Lowes supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe affordable housing improving community spaces helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information visit.
Lowes is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race color religious creed sex gender age ancestry national origin mental or physical disability or medical condition sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status military or veteran status genetic information or any other category protected under federal state or local law.
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