How to hire a loss control consultant

How to hire a loss control consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step loss control consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a loss control consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new loss control consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the loss control consultant you need to hire. Certain loss control consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A loss control consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, loss control consultants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of loss control consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Loss Control Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Loss Control Consultant		$28-53
   Director-Loss Prevention	The loss prevention director's role is to safeguard company assets by continuously maintaining and improving store profitability by implementing and developing security and safety programs for employees and customers. Typically, they manage a retail store's inventory loss due to shoplifting, cash handling theft, error, or any fraudulent activity... Show more	$29-64
   Regional Loss Prevention Manager	The key role of a Regional Loss Prevention Manager is to protect company assets and improve profitability through developing and implementing security and safety programs. They also conduct and deliver in-store training programs to the personnel.	$28-63

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Issues
   • Safety Practices
   • Workers Compensation
   • Risk Assessments
   • Business Operations
   • General Liability
   • Risk Management
   • OSHA
   • NFPA
   • Reconciliations
   • Loss Control
   • Loss Analysis
   • Safety Program Development
   • Training Programs

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage disposition of REO's from acquisition to close of sale.
   • Evaluate existing written programs, quality of safety training and documentation provide, and evaluate compliance with OSHA performance orientate standards.
   • Perform loan modifications along with underwriters, establish deeds in lieu as well as short sales, and schedule sheriff sales.
   • Interact with offshore accounting team to ensure accurate monthly reconciliations and produce financial statements.
   • Enforce QA process to ensure company secure against FDCPA violations.
   • Approve or decline short sale offers for the investors on REO properties.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your loss control consultant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A loss control consultant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, loss control consultants' average salary in kentucky is 37% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level loss control consultants earn 46% less than senior-level loss control consultants.
   • Certifications. A loss control consultant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a loss control consultant's salary.

   Average loss control consultant salary

   $82,202yearly

   $39.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level loss control consultant salary

   $60,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average loss control consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$102,339	$49
   2	Texas	$96,972	$47
   3	Mississippi	$92,679	$45
   4	Washington	$91,919	$44
   5	Missouri	$90,318	$43
   6	Nebraska	$90,230	$43
   7	Arizona	$89,611	$43
   8	Pennsylvania	$89,357	$43
   9	New York	$87,867	$42
   10	Michigan	$85,875	$41
   11	Oklahoma	$85,381	$41
   12	Nevada	$84,095	$40
   13	North Carolina	$83,451	$40
   14	Connecticut	$83,178	$40
   15	Wisconsin	$83,149	$40
   16	Indiana	$83,056	$40
   17	Massachusetts	$83,036	$40
   18	Delaware	$82,937	$40
   19	Minnesota	$82,916	$40
   20	Maryland	$82,607	$40

   Average loss control consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	W. R. Berkley	$91,756	$44.11	2
   2	RGP	$90,142	$43.34	2
   3	J.P. Morgan	$89,086	$42.83
   4	Northern Trust	$88,847	$42.71	3
   5	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$88,765	$42.68	75
   6	EisnerAmper	$87,035	$41.84
   7	Stanford Health Care	$86,802	$41.73	5
   8	Accenture	$86,450	$41.56	2
   9	Invenio Solutions	$83,871	$40.32
   10	CopperPoint Insurance Companies	$83,057	$39.93	1
   11	Marsh & McLennan Companies	$82,950	$39.88	11
   12	Alexander & Schmidt	$82,820	$39.82	67
   13	Zurich	$82,522	$39.67	9
   14	CNM LLP	$82,433	$39.63
   15	Harrington Group	$82,428	$39.63
   16	Great American Insurance	$82,341	$39.59	3
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$82,088	$39.47	3
   18	Aon	$81,910	$39.38	1
   19	CliftonLarsonAllen	$81,874	$39.36
   20	Farmers Insurance	$81,791	$39.32

4. Writing a loss control consultant job description

   A job description for a loss control consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a loss control consultant job description:

   Loss control consultant job description example

   This is an exciting time to join NJM Insurance Group as we continue to expand into new markets! With a nationally ranked reputation for outstanding customer service and a history that spans more than a century, NJM is a leading provider of worker's compensation, automobile and homeowners insurance.
   
   Become a member of our team and you'll be part of company who operates for the sole benefit of its policyholders and is committed to maintaining the highest levels of service. Team members are offered a competitive compensation.
   
   NJM has an opening for a Loss Control Consultant (Loss Prevention Representative is the official NJM Title) in their Commercial Lines Department.
   
   The goal of this position is to assist our Supermarket policyholders in the process of identifying, quantifying, eliminating, or reducing the risk of loss.
   
   This is a field position which requires travel throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania but will also require travel to assist as needed in NY (Including NYC & Long Island), CT, DE, and MD.
   Job Responsibilities:
   Conduct on-site loss control surveys and underwriting evaluations to assess potential hazards for our policyholders and agency partners Prepares loss control reports and sends recommendations to policyholders to help them improve potential risk factors Conduct accident investigations Work with the policyholder to improve potential risk factors Communicate loss prevention services available to policyholders and agency partners Attend safety meetings Develop, enhance and present training programs in the area of loss prevention Travel will be required in the field 4 days per week, primarily in New Jersey (occasional travel to PA and NY may be required)
   
   Required Qualifications and Experience:
   Bachelor's Degree is required Five to seven years of experience in the retail, supermarket, restaurant or food safety field Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Safety and understanding of nationally recognized standards and codes Ability to work in a team environment or independently Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented Excellent analytical and decision making skills Experience with laptop computers as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
   
   Preferred:
   Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred OHST (Occupational Health and Safety) Certification Preferred
   
   The Salary Range for this role is $76,500-88,600. Compensation is commensurate with experience and credentials
   
   Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find loss control consultants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your loss control consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit loss control consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with loss control consultant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new loss control consultant

   Once you've decided on a perfect loss control consultant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new loss control consultant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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