Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on purchases

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is hiring an Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) in Bellevue, WA for an on-site role. You will prevent losses, deter theft, and support safety and integrity across store operations.

Responsibilities include deterring external theft, reporting incidents, training staff, and providing credible testimony while maintaining flexibility for shifts and overtime. Requires relevant security or law enforcement background and adherence to corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice required.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in retail security or law enforcement preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Familiar with loss prevention concepts and processes.
• Must be at least 18 years old (21 years in Alaska).
• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure.
• Must be able to organize/prioritize tasks and projects.

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

Ability to continue education

Ability to pass a drug test

Fast-paced environment experience

Confidential information handling

Organization & prioritization

Loss prevention knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Bellevue, WA, United States (On-site)

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 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 238293


• Job Category Asset Protection


• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 06:34 PM


• Locations 2041 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.


• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.


• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.


• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.


• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.


• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.