Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Overview

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for data, mapping, and research? Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects that help top retailers and technology companies tackle some of society’s most pressing security and crime challenges? 

If so, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) wants you to join our dynamic research team as an Entry- to Mid-Level GIS Analyst.

Why Join the LPRC?

At LPRC, we specialize in research that makes a real-world impact. As a GIS Analyst, you’ll collaborate with Fortune 500 retailers, law enforcement, and leading technology companies to develop data-driven solutions for reducing theft, fraud, and violence in retail environments. 

This is your chance to gain invaluable experience, work alongside top industry professionals, and play a key role in projects that drive change.

Position Details

• GIS Analyst I or II

• Location: Gainesville, FL

• Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience)

• Bonuses: Eligible for an annual bonus and an IMPACT Conference bonus

• Benefits: Health insurance, SEP-IRA contributions, paid vacation, and 9 paid holidays per year

Key Responsibilities

• GIS Analysis & Mapping: Design and execute GIS projects, using spatial data to analyze crime trends and support loss prevention strategies.

• Research Support: Assist with surveys, experiments, focus groups, and interviews to enhance retail security research.

• Data Management: Organize and analyze datasets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with research standards.

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal research teams and external partners to drive project success.

• Technical Support: Provide GIS training and expertise to the research team while staying updated on the latest GIS advancements.

• Reporting: Create clear and compelling research reports with maps, graphs, and data-driven insights.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field

• Proficiency in GIS software (especially ArcGIS)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data

• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

• Bonus: Experience in retail or loss prevention

About The LPRC

Founded in 2000, LPRC is a leading research organization dedicated to using data and technology to protect people, businesses, and communities from crime. Our membership network includes:

• 100 top retail companies, such as Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

• 165 technology leaders, including ESRI, Motorola Solutions, and NVIDIA

• Strategic collaborations with law enforcement and industry organizations such as the Loss Prevention Foundation,

Loss Prevention Magazine, National Retail Federation, the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail, the National Real Time Crime Center Association

How to Apply

If you’re ready to launch or advance your career in GIS and research, apply today!

Please submit the following materials:

• Current CV or resume, with three professional references (names, phone numbers, and emails)

• Brief cover letter (approximately 1 page) addressing the qualifications listed above

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team making a real-world impact!

Learn More about the LPRC, and Our Innovation Labs & Research Facilities

Our state-of-the-art research environment includes six specialized Innovation Labs located within the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub in Gainesville, FL. If you would like to know more about our organization, please visit lpresearch.org. Candidates are also encouraged to explore our virtual lab tours:

• Ideation Lab: A modular research space modeled after Stanford’s Design School Lab for brainstorming and collaboration.

• Simulation Lab: A dynamic, immersive lab where retail environments are simulated using 270-degree projected images to test security and loss prevention technologies.

• Activation Lab: A cutting-edge space for designing, testing, and developing solutions using a wide variety of technology, such as various video management systems, AI video analytics, and hardware such as Dell PowerEdge Servers and NVIDIA GPUs.

• Engagement Lab: A mock store environment featuring over 450 security and loss prevention technologies for in-depth offender and consumer behavior studies on their perceptions and effectiveness of loss prevention technologies and strategies.

• SaferPlaces Lab: A four-block crime prevention research ecosystem, incorporating real-world security and surveillance technologies such as mobile surveillance towers, ground radar, license plate recognition, gunshot detection, and more.

• Security Operations Command (SOC) Lab: A centralized command hub that integrates real-time data from sensors, cameras, and other security technologies.