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Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Loss Prevention Agent

Peoria, AZ · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Loss Prevention Agent

Kirkwood, MO · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Loss Prevention Agent

Taylor, MI · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Loss Prevention Agent

Lakewood, WA · On-site

$26 - $27/hr

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Loss Prevention Agent

Niles, IL · On-site

$24.50 - $25.50/hr

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for undercover agent in the United States is $31.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.68 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Loss Prevention Agent

Loss Prevention Agent

Hobby Lobby Careers

Citrus Heights, CA • On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Hobby Lobby rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 847 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes in apprehending and prosecuting criminals?
The Loss Prevention Department for Hobby Lobby is currently seeking a full time In-Store Loss Prevention Agent to help protect our stores. 
Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! 
Why Should You Apply?
As an LP Agent in our stores, your primary focus is to provide undercover, plain clothes surveillance in order to identify and apprehend shoplifters, deter shoplifting. No risk management, safety, door greeting, alarms, audits or inventory responsibilities.  This position is solely focused on discreetly walking the sales floor undercover to apprehend shoplifters.
Benefits:
  • One-week paid vacation after only 6 months & two weeks after one (1) year.
  • Two 3-day weekends a month!
  • Great work schedules with Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas always off, and the added variety of working in multiple stores within your area!
  • Competitive Wages
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • 401K Program with Generous Company Match

Starting Range - $22.00 - $23.00 / hour
Responsibilities:
  • Complete Incident Reports 
  • Review Camera Footage
  • Apprehending shoplifters
  • Review BOLO's
  • Handle Stressful, Unpredictable, and Potentially Dangerous Situations with Rational Judgement
  • Relationship Building Skills with Store Management and Local Law Enforcement
  • Work Independently and as Part of a Team

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About Hobby Lobby

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Hobby Lobby is Primarily an Arts and Crafts store but also includes Hobbies, Picture framing, Jewelry making, Fabrics, Floral and Wedding supplies, Cards and Party ware, Baskets, Wearable art, Home decor and Holiday Merchandise. Corporate headquarters include over 12 million square feet of manufacturing, distribution and an office complex in Oklahoma City. What began as a $600 start up, Continues to grow and expand enabling customers across the Nation to Live a Creative Life.

Industry

Retail and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Oklahoma City, OK, US