Dereck Ethington
Physical Security & Loss Prevention Expert and Educator - Specializing in De-escalation, WPV and Active Assailant Prevention, Security Policies, and Physical Security Site Designs.
- Role
- Director of Loss Prevention and Security at Goodwill Kentucky
- Location
- Louisville, KY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dereck Ethington
I’m a security practitioner and educator dedicated to developing comprehensive security and workplace violence prevention programs that enable organizations to focus on what they do best—live out their mission. My work is more than the protection of people and assets—it’s about safeguarding people, property, reputation, and mission-critical operations. With experience leading security programs, I specialize in designing strategies that protect employees, assets, and workplace culture. My expertise includes-Managing workplace violence prevention programs -Implementing threat management systems -Creating security solutions that allow teams to operate with confidence. What sets me apart is my ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse organizational cultures and collaborate across disciplines to develop tailored security strategies. I take on security responsibilities so others can focus on driving their mission forward. At my core, I’m committed to reducing risk and fostering safer work environments. My goal is to help organizations move forward with confidence, knowing they have a dedicated security partner safeguarding their people, operations, and reputation.\'Mission First, People Always\'
Experience
Director of Loss Prevention and Security
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Assets Protection & Security
Skills
- Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation
- Osha 10
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Training and Development
- Asset Protection
- Speacialty Retail
- Shrink Management
- Internal Audit
- Big Box Retail
- Inventory Control
- Multi-Unit Management
- Store Management
- Associate Development
- Hiring
- Physical Security
- Shrinkage
- Multi-Unit
- Interrogation Techniques
- Loss Prevention
- Store Operations
- Leadership
- Organized Retail Crime
- Big Box
- New Store Openings
- Workplace Violence
- P
- District Management
- Internal Investigations
- Interrogation
- Cctv
- New Store Development
- Investigation
- Profit
- Driving Results
- Inventory Management
- Retail
- Interviews
- Team Building
- Merchandising
- Security Management
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