Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger is seeking an Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) for Fred Meyer stores. The role focuses on preventing loss, reducing shrink, and upholding safety and corporate policies across shifts, including overtime and weekends.

Candidates should have a background in security or criminal justice and a strong commitment to integrity and customer service. The position emphasizes collaboration with store teams, incident reporting, and adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Retail security experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Model Customer 1st behavior and deliver excellent customer service.
• Detect, deter and/or detain external theft suspects.
• Reduce dishonesty by preventing both external and internal theft.
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores and report incidents.
• Support relations through communication and training.
• Provide credible court testimony when required.
• Identify areas of high theft and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Loss prevention

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

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 231505
• Job Category Asset Protection
• Posting Date 09/19/2026, 12:57 AM

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.