Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Fred Meyer, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer, Inc. is seeking a Loss Prevention Specialist to prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short and civil liabilities, while protecting assets and ensuring a safe store environment.

The ideal candidate has retail security experience, a background in law enforcement or criminal justice, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, maintain confidentiality, and respond to incidents with composure across shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention and security operations.
• Ability to pass drug test and background checks.
• Strong communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Detect, deter and/or detain external theft suspects.
• Reduce customer and associate dishonesty by initiatives to prevent theft.
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores.
• Report incidents to the asset protection manager.
• Provide credible court testimony.

Skills

Loss prevention experience

Retail security background

Law enforcement experience

Ability to pass drug test

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position SummaryPrevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short and civil liabilities; reduce shrink and improve margins. Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure
• Bachelors degree in criminal justice
• Retail security experience
• Law enforcement experience
• Ability to continue education
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age/21 years of age in Alaska
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes
• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Detect, deter and/or detain external theft suspects
• Reduce customer and associate dishonesty by initiating and encouraging actions to prevent external and internal theft
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores
• Report incidents to the asset protection manager
• Support customer and associate relations through communication and training
• Provide credible court testimony
• Identify areas of high theft
• Verify compliance with corporate policies
• Promote and follow company initiatives
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, overtime and weekends on a regular basis
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation