Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Fred Meyer; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer is seeking a Loss Prevention Associate to prevent and reduce loss, including bad debt and cash over/short. The role emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and protecting assets while serving customers with integrity.

Candidates should have retail security or law enforcement background, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Strong confidentiality and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice required.
• Retail security and/or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old (21 in some states).
• Ability to pass a drug test and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short and liabilities.
• Detect, deter and detain external theft suspects when needed.
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores and report incidents.
• Provide training and communicate loss prevention policies.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and state laws.
• Support customer and associate relations with professionalism.

Skills

Retail security

Law enforcement

Drug test

Fast-paced environment

Confidentiality

Task organization

Loss prevention

Customer service

Incident reporting

Detain suspects

Shrink monitoring

Policy compliance

Shift flexibility

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