Amazon has announced a new role for a security and loss prevention specialist in Staten Island, New York. This position aims to lead efforts in safeguarding employees, property, inventory, equipment, data, and intellectual property within a designated facility.
According to Amazon’s Worldwide Operations Security (WWOS), the organization provides global support for field security and loss prevention across its operations, retail, and affiliate businesses. Security and Loss Prevention Specialists are tasked with protecting employees and assets by conducting confidential investigations, identifying vulnerabilities, and advising site leadership on security strategies and compliance. They also develop mitigation plans, manage alarms and system issues, and liaise with internal teams, vendors, and law enforcement to maintain operational safety and efficiency.
In daily operations, the specialist is responsible for performing security audits, investigating policy violations and incidents, monitoring systems, and analyzing data to identify risks. The role involves coordinating with internal teams, external security providers, local law enforcement, as well as delivering loss prevention training. WWOS offers a structured environment of global security centers of excellence to ensure secure operations through policy adherence, training initiatives, technology use, and compliance audits. The position requires at least a high school diploma along with relevant experience in security or loss prevention. The base pay ranges from $42,300 to $72,600 annually depending on location.
Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families from day one for many roles. According to About Amazon: “Along with an average hourly wage of over $29 for customer fulfillment,” transportation workers also receive health care benefits among others such as mental health resources and pre-paid college tuition. Paid parental leave extends up to 20 weeks for birthing mothers while adoptive parents receive six weeks off. Additional perks include financial counseling services; 401(k) plans featuring company matches; stock ownership opportunities; unique family care benefits like childcare assistance; plus support specifically tailored towards parents raising children with special needs.
Amazon also highlights its broader range of services, from online shopping and grocery delivery to streaming through Prime Video and Audible, as well as smart device integration via Alexa and Fire TV—all supported by AWS cloud solutions.
