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Loss Prevention Detective roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field. Large retail chains, hospitality groups, and logistics companies are the most active sponsors. Your employer files the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS before your start date.
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Department - Facilities Management
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5569 - Safety Loss Prevention Officer
Salary Grade: 11
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $54,891 - $65,873 Annually
Pay Range: $54,891 - $76,856 Annually
Range Explanation:
- Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
- Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The first review of applications will be on 06/05/2026.
Provides recommendations to Pima County Departments regarding environmental, safety and health, technical, regulatory and policy issues. Plans, analyzes and audits safety and health legislation and regulations; revising as necessary. Provides support for emergency response actions.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Briefs the Department Director or designee on safety, health and environmental concerns for the county and user departments;
- Plans, develops, implements, assesses and audits county safety, health and environmental programs;
- Analyzes and audits proposed and current federal, state and local safety and health legislation and regulations and assists in developing county input in the process and implementing regulations as revised;
- Analyzes final safety, health and environmental regulations and statutes and their impact on county departments and operations;
- Provides technical training to county department employees, supervisors and management on topics related to their department's safety, health and environmental issues and programs;
- Develops programs ensuring compliance with federal, state and local safety, health and environmental statutes and regulations;
- Assists county departments in implementing regulations, requirements and best practices and audits departmental compliance;
- Reviews and approves county-wide departmental written health and safety programs and procedures and assists departments in the implementation of health and safety programs;
- Inspects and manages life safety programs and equipment, including associated materials, equipment and proper use;
- Provides operational support for emergency response actions, including fire safety training and disinfection to decontamination of County facilities.
- Maintains, tracks and audits inventory of all keys and padlock combinations, key logs and ensures the safekeeping and storage of keys and repairs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in safety, health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, risk management or a closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of professional-level experience in the field of safety, health, industrial hygiene, risk management or environmental quality.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years experience applying rules, regulations, and guidelines to various federal or state agencies governing occupational safety, public safety, or environmental.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
- Experience conducting workplace inspections to determine compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The ability to obtain a jail pass is required. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Physical/Sensory Requirements:
Post-job offer physical required. Constantly required to speak and listen to communicate critical information. Constantly required to observe details at close range and at a distance. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Frequently exposed to severe weather conditions. Frequently exposed to disinfection and decontamination chemicals and/or environmental irritants. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio, on a cell; Vision Activity - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, depth perception, peripheral vision.
Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Loss Prevention Detective
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Loss Prevention Detective is not automatically accepted as a specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm your degree field maps directly to the role's stated requirements before applying.
Target retailers with dedicated LP departments
Large retail chains, hotel groups, and warehousing companies run structured loss prevention teams and have existing H-1B filing infrastructure. Smaller standalone security firms rarely have the legal setup to sponsor.
Check LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation code to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for loss prevention roles. Prioritize companies with recent LCA activity over those with no DOL filing history in this job category.
Negotiate the LCA wage tier before signing
Your offer letter wage must meet or exceed the prevailing wage USCIS and DOL require for your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level I through Level IV wage for your county before the LCA is filed.
Request a cap-exempt employer if lottery timing is tight
If you're nearing OPT expiration, ask whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Nonprofits affiliated with qualifying institutions can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery registration deadlines affecting your start date.
Document investigative credentials before the RFE stage
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on loss prevention petitions questioning specialty occupation status. Gather your degree transcripts, professional certifications like CFI or CPP, and job description language tying the role to your academic field.
H-1B Visa Loss Prevention Detective: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Loss Prevention Detective role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as criminal justice, security management, or business, it can qualify. Generic postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required are harder to defend. USCIS evaluates the actual duties and degree requirement, not just the job title.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Loss Prevention Detectives?
Large national retailers, hotel and resort chains, pharmaceutical distribution companies, and third-party loss prevention consulting firms are the most common sponsors. These employers have legal teams experienced in H-1B filings. You can search employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate to narrow your outreach to sponsors with a track record.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm reassigned from investigations to a general security role?
A material change in your job duties can require an amended H-1B petition. If your role shifts from investigative work requiring your degree to general patrol or access control, your employer must file an amended I-129 with USCIS to reflect the new position. Working outside your approved petition scope risks your status, so confirm any role change with your employer's immigration counsel.
Can a Loss Prevention Detective position support a green card through PERM?
Yes, if the employer is willing to sponsor and the role genuinely requires a degree. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a supervised recruitment to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available. Because loss prevention positions attract a broad applicant pool, the recruitment phase can be competitive, and the job description must accurately reflect the specialized duties that justify a degree requirement.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect my timeline for a Loss Prevention Detective role?
Most private-sector loss prevention employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery with a 65,000 regular cap and 20,000 master's cap. USCIS opens lottery registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, plan your job search to allow time for a missed lottery cycle without your authorization lapsing.