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Retail Shortage Control - Part Time

Part-time

Burlington

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Compensation
$12.5/hr
Location
Tupelo, MS
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Shortage Control Associate helps maintain a secure shopping environment by monitoring store entrances and high-risk areas, greeting customers, and identifying and reporting theft or suspicious activity. The role supports shortage-reduction training and programs, communicates theft-prevention information, and promotes safety among associates. The posting prefers one or more years of relevant experience and requires confidentiality, while noting that candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceConfidentialityBusiness Trend AnalysisCommunicationLeadershipPhysical StaminaVisual MonitoringDisciplined Decision MakingShortage ReductionTheft Prevention

Qualifications

1+ Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Join our team as a Shortage Control Associate and contribute to a secure shopping environment while delivering exceptional customer service!

As a Shortage Control Associate (SCA), your role directly impacts the store's security and the overall shopping experience for our customers. By exhibiting command presence, knowledge of theft trends, and a positive impression of control, your presence at store entrances, exits, and high-risk areas will contribute to mitigating theft and creating a safe and enjoyable shopping environment.

You will engage with our customers and associates in a manner consistent with our company core values by providing a confident, friendly, and energetic greeting with eye contact and a smile with every interaction.

Your discipline, awareness of your surroundings, and commitment to maintaining safety and security standards will be critical as you monitor the entrance for the entire duration of every shift with a focus on reducing opportunities for theft, shoplifting, and other dishonest activities.

Your confidence, positive attitude and expertise in store shortage reduction programs will positively influence behaviors and allow you to effectively build trust and respect amongst customers and associates.

You will be a valuable partner to store and field leadership by identifying and reporting theft incidents and/or suspicious subject(s) to your Manager on Duty once identified.

Command Presence:

  • Maintain a professional appearance at all times, wearing the designated dress standards, radio and earpiece

  • Stand positioned at the front of the store, remaining vigilant and aware of your surroundings

  • Greet every customer entering or exiting the store with a warm smile and a loud, friendly greeting, promoting a sense of control and security

  • Create a secure environment and reduce opportunities for theft

Knowledge and Communication:

  • Possess a knowledge mastery of top shortage areas and support programs aimed at theft reduction

  • Effectively communicate information about theft prevention during store rallies, collaborating with the Manager on Duty

  • Conduct bag and package checks on store and corporate associates, ensuring adherence to safety and security standards

  • Understand the role you play in keeping your store and assets safe and secure

Support and Guidance:

  • Provide support in training associates on shortage reduction programs and processes

  • Role-model safety as a top priority and address any unsafe practices promptly

Experience and Responsibilities:

  • 1+ years of experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, or Operations is preferred

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and to visually monitor store environment

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality is required

  • Ability to review, analyze and comprehend business trends

  • Ability to exhibit a positive demeanor, strong posture, and energetic greeting

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment with detailed focus and disciplined decision making

  • Excellent communication with customers and co-workers

  • Excellent leadership skills that support fostering productive business relationships

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule; including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

If you...

... are excited to deliver great values to customers every day;

... take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team;

... are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect;

... believe in the power of diversity and inclusion;

... want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you;

Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Part-time associates, based on hours worked, may be eligible for Burlington's benefits package which includes medical coverage and a 401(k) plan. Part-time associates may also be eligible for up to 4 hours of paid time off annually after one year of service, up to 8 paid holidays, and paid sick time in accordance with applicable law. We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

Our store teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Base Pay: $12.50 per hour - $12.50 per hour

Location 01794 - Tupelo Posting Number P1-4708367-11 Address 3875 North Gloster Street Zip Code 38804 Position Type Regular Part-Time Career Site Category Store Associate Position Category Retail Store Base Pay $12.50 - $12.50 per hour

How this job compares

Set against the 1,231 open Loss Prevention jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$12.5/hr
  • US median$17–18/hr707 hourly ranges

This rate, $12.50/hr, is 29% below the US median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Loss Prevention hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,231 open Loss Prevention jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Loss Prevention postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (230 postings).
Education
18 of the 1,231 open Loss Prevention jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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