Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger Co.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. - Fred Meyer in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Loss Prevention professional to prevent and reduce shrink, protect assets, and ensure adherence to policies and laws. You will support a safe, customer-focused store environment while coordinating with the asset protection team.

The role requires knowledge of loss prevention, prior security or law enforcement experience, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Be prepared for varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
• Retail security experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Ability to continue education.
• High school diploma or GED or 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 fastpaced 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.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Policies & procedures knowledge

Retail security experience

Law enforcement experience

Drug test ability

Fast-paced accuracy

Confidentiality

Task organization

Loss prevention terms

Microsoft Office

Age requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

Prevent 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 fastpaced 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
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills