Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Discount on purchases

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies is seeking an Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) for our Bellingham store. You will prevent loss, deter theft, and support safety across shifts in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring for shrink, maintaining policy compliance, and reporting incidents to the asset protection manager while providing credible testimony when required. This on-site role requires flexibility with shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• High school diploma or GED required; relevant experience considered.
• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies and loss prevention concepts.
• Ability to pass a drug test and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Model Customer 1st behavior and promote excellent service.
• Detect, deter and detain theft suspects; monitor shrink areas.
• Report incidents to the asset protection manager and document findings.
• Provide credible court testimony when required.
• Maintain flexibility to work various shifts including weekends.

Skills

Loss prevention terms

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Bellingham, 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 160621
• Job Category Asset Protection
• Posting Date 07/15/2026, 06:28 PM
• Locations 1225 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, US (On-site)

Benefits

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.