Loss Prevention Agent
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Eagan, MN · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Eagan, MN · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Louisville, KY · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Louisville, KY · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$22 - $23/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$22 - $23/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$26 - $27/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$26 - $27/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Troy, MI · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Troy, MI · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$26.50 - $27.50/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$26.50 - $27.50/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Taylor, MI · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Taylor, MI · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Florence, KY · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Florence, KY · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Everett, WA · On-site
$26.50 - $27.50/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Everett, WA · On-site
$26.50 - $27.50/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Elk Grove, CA · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Elk Grove, CA · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Springfield, PA · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Springfield, PA · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Louisville, KY · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
Louisville, KY · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$26.50 - $27.50/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Loss Prevention Agent
$26.50 - $27.50/hr
Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes ... Must have previous undercover, floor walking Loss Prevention experience! Why Should You Apply? As ...
Undercover Retail information
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$12.74 - $14.77
10% of jobs
$16.32 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.77 - $16.81
20% of jobs
The median wage is $18.64 / hr.
$16.81 - $18.84
22% of jobs
$18.84 - $20.87
16% of jobs
$20.87 - $22.90
6% of jobs
$23.07 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.90 - $24.93
6% of jobs
$24.93 - $26.97
9% of jobs
$26.97 - $29
5% of jobs
$29 - $31.03
2% of jobs
$31.03 - $33.06
1% of jobs
$33.06 - $35.10
2% of jobs
$12
$20
$35
How much do undercover retail jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for undercover retail in the United States is $20.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an undercover retail?
Undercover retail jobs involve working secretly within a retail environment to observe and report on issues like theft, employee misconduct, or customer service quality. These positions are typically held by loss prevention officers or private investigators who blend in as regular shoppers or employees. Their goal is to gather information without drawing attention, helping the store management address problems discreetly. Undercover retail workers may also assist in developing strategies to improve store security and reduce loss. This role requires strong observational skills, discretion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an undercover retail investigator?
To thrive as an Undercover Retail Investigator, you need a solid understanding of retail operations, loss prevention strategies, and investigative techniques, often supported by prior retail or security experience. Familiarity with surveillance technology, report-writing software, and sometimes certifications like Wicklander-Zulawski are commonly required. Strong observational skills, discretion, and effective communication are essential soft skills for blending in and accurately reporting findings. These abilities are crucial for detecting theft or policy violations while maintaining integrity and ensuring the safety and profitability of the retail environment.
What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in undercover retail roles?
Undercover retail professionals often face the challenge of balancing discretion with effective observation, as their main task is to identify theft or policy violations without alerting staff or customers to their true role. They must be vigilant and detail-oriented, documenting suspicious behavior accurately while blending in as a regular shopper. Additionally, dealing with confrontational situations or collaborating with store security teams to address incidents requires strong communication and conflict resolution skills. The work can be fast-paced and sometimes stressful, but it offers valuable experience in loss prevention and opportunities for advancement within security or retail management.
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Loss Prevention Agent
Phoenix, AZ
Hobby Lobby Careers
• Retail • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
$24 - $25/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 29 days ago
Hobby Lobby rating
6.3
Based on 898 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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:
Starting Range - $24.00 - $25.00 / hour
Responsibilities:
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 - $24.00 - $25.00 / 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