Loss Prevention Specialist Intern 2026

Loss Prevention Internship

The Loss Prevention Internship is a 10‑week program beginning in the Summer of 2026. Amazon seeks college students with high potential who are ready to own their impact in Amazon Operations as a Loss Prevention Intern. As a Loss Prevention Intern you will lead the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset protection (including people, buildings, equipment, data, and intellectual property) in a designated fulfillment center (FC).

The Loss Prevention Intern is a key member of the Security and Loss Prevention organization, reporting to the Loss Prevention Manager. You will support the team’s implementation of a standardized, cost‑effective and efficient security services program across the assigned FC(s). Success will be measured by objectives and metrics related to customer service quality, access and inventory control effectiveness, protection of employees and visitors, and improvements to operational productivity.

Program Quick Facts & Locations

• The position is not a corporate role and will be located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or another warehouse environment.
• Term: 10 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Must be willing to relocate nationwide for the summer with relocation assistance.
• Competitive salary, relocation, and housing assistance.
• An offer for full‑time employment may be given after the internship.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project.
• Ensure internal controls per Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements related to your area are fulfilled.
• Assist with investigations of internal and external theft and fraud.
• Manage access controls within the assigned FC to reduce the risk of unauthorized data access.
• Inspire performance excellence among all security services team members.
• Align performance and actions with and clearly articulate the vision and values of the organization and department.
• Meet or surpass objectives aligned with the security service model.
• Serve as the department’s liaison for facility management, keeping them abreast of key issues, strategies, and performance.
• Drive process improvements and increase efficiency.
• Identify, promote, and implement security best practices in a designated FC.
• Partner with internal customers to evaluate current and future security services, processes, and initiatives.
• Coordinate data collection through database polling or data entry from multiple FCs and conduct analysis generating strategic and tactical interpretations.

Job Elements (to be performed with or without accommodation)

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10‑12 hours.
• Walk in/around the warehouse with great frequency; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
• Be able to access all areas of the building (ascend and descend ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation).
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each.
• A driver’s license is strongly recommended due to the remote nature of many internship locations.

A day in the life

As a member of the AMER Region Loss Prevention Team, you will lead the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset protection to protect people, product and data within your site (or region). You will partner daily with critical site and regional leaders across Operations, Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), PxT, Employee Relations, RME, and more. You will be an expert across multiple operational disciplines to drive efficiency and loss reduction efforts. Amazon’s loss prevention and shrink reduction initiatives are supported by the Global Security Operations (GSO) team, which creates a global strategy to optimize resources and leverage technology to mitigate product loss and maintain customer satisfaction. The loss prevention team often collaborates with external partners, including law enforcement agencies, private investigators, and security vendors, to enhance security measures and investigate incidents.

About the team

Global Security Operations (GSO) is the global organization that supports field loss prevention and is designed to support Amazon’s worldwide operations, as well as affiliate and retail businesses, by creating and maintaining a work environment that is both prepared and secure. GSO creates policy and implementation guidelines; trains leadership and staff; uses technology to eliminate subjectivity, complexity and variation; identifies, prepares for and mitigates risk; and audits practices to ensure compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a conferral date between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Working toward a degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Asset Protection, or another related field with an interest in a career in loss prevention.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with physical security systems, investigation techniques, effective oversight of contract security officers, or distribution center loss mitigation techniques.
• Organized and detail‑oriented; accuracy is a focus.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; confidence in public speaking and writing.
• Ability to dive deep into data and provide thoughtful, workable business solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and multi‑tasking environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County Applicants

Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may impact the material duties of this position. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Accommodations

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Compensation

The starting rate for this position is $19.08 per hour. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. In addition to the hourly wage, equity, sign‑on payments, and other compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information, please visit

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