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Loss Prevention Agent

Phoenix, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Loss Prevention Agent

Phoenix, 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 ...

Agents will work in an undercover capacity utilizing surveillance techniques. This will include conducting interviews of witnesses, and confidential informants, utilizing physical and digital ...

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$78K/yr

Agents will work in an undercover capacity utilizing surveillance techniques. This will include conducting interviews of witnesses, and confidential informants, utilizing physical and digital ...

RACING SPECIAL AGENT

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$67K - $77K/yr

Investigates matters relating to the proper conduct of racing and pari-mutuel wagering to include barring undesirables from racing, undercover investigations, fingerprinting persons to be licensed by ...

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$67K - $77K/yr

... undercover investigations, fingerprinting persons to be licensed by the Department and reviewing license applications. • Performs complex regulatory investigations of various entities and ...

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Florence, AZ · On-site

$69K/yr

... undercover assignments, debrief of previously validated Security Threat Group (STG) members -Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments certifications of groups and members -Makes decisions ...

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Douglas, AZ · On-site

$69K/yr

... undercover assignments, debrief of previously validated Security Threat Group (STG) members -Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments certifications of groups and members -Makes decisions ...

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$69K/yr

... undercover assignments, debrief of previously validated Security Threat Group (STG) members -Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments certifications of groups and members -Makes decisions ...

$78K/yr

This position requires the ability to work as a team consisting of federal, state, local and school officials, as well as direct supervision of undercover youth volunteers from across the state. The ...

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$78K/yr

This position requires the ability to work as a team consisting of federal, state, local and school officials, as well as direct supervision of undercover youth volunteers from across the state. The ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for undercover in Arizona is $17.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.40 and $18.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Loss Prevention Agent

Phoenix, AZ • On-site


Hobby Lobby Careers
Retail • 10K+ employees

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 889 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 39 rated national retailers

People enjoy working here

Recommended by students

Respectful managers


$24 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


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 - $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


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