Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger; Sandy (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer, a Kroger banner, seeks an Asset Protection professional to prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short and civil liabilities. You will model Customer 1st behavior, deter theft, monitor large shrink areas, and report incidents to the asset protection manager.

This role requires knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, a criminal justice degree, retail security and law enforcement experience, and the ability to pass a drug test. Flexible to work any shift, overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or equivalent preferred.
• Retail security experience and law enforcement background advantageous.
• Ability to pass a drug test and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Model Customer 1st behavior and drive service excellence.
• Detect, deter and/or detain theft suspects.
• Reduce dishonesty and prevent external/internal theft.
• Monitor large shrink areas and report incidents to the AP manager.
• Provide training and support for customer and associate relations.
• Provide credible court testimony when required.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, overtime and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Integrity

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Requirements:

• 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