Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger family invites applications for an Asset Protection/LP role at Fred Meyer in Burien, WA. You will prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short, and external/internal theft, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The position requires knowledge of corporate policies, strong attention to detail, and the ability to testify credibly in court. You must be able to work varied shifts, including overtime and weekends, with a commitment to customer and associate safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field required.
• Retail security experience and law enforcement experience preferred.
• Ability to continue education and stay current with loss prevention practices.
• Must be at least 18 years old (21 in Alaska).
• Ability to pass a drug test and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short and civil liabilities; reduce shrink and improve margins.
• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver exceptional customer service.
• Detect, deter and/or detain external theft suspects.
• Reduce dishonesty by preventing external and internal theft.
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores and report incidents to the asset protection manager.
• Provide credible court testimony and protect sensitive information.
• Support customer and associate relations through training and communication.
• Identify areas of high theft and promote company initiatives.

Skills

Retail security

Loss prevention

Investigations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Surveillance systems

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.
• 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

Knowledge:

• 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
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills