Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Fred Meyer, Inc.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer, Inc. seeks a dedicated Loss Prevention Associate in Kennewick, WA. This role focuses on preventing loss, reducing shrink, and upholding safety while balancing customer service and compliance with corporate policies.

The ideal candidate has a background in retail security or law enforcement, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced store environment. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of company policies and loss prevention processes.
• Experience in retail security or law enforcement is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong observation, reporting and investigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt and cash over/short.
• Deter and detain external theft suspects when appropriate.
• Monitor shrink areas and report incidents to asset protection.
• Deliver excellent customer service while enforcing policies.
• Provide credible court testimony when required.

Skills

Retail security

Loss prevention

Customer service

Court testimony

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

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.

• 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
• 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