ASSET PROTECTION SPECIALIST DISTRICTS 1 & 2 (WESTERN KS) (Finance)
Protect company assets through safety initiatives, inventory recovery, and theft reduction programs. Assist with reducing lost inventory, monitor surveillance equipment, and collaborate with the district asset protection (AP) manager on AP initiatives. Identify, observe, and apprehend shoplifters and others involved in criminal activity impacting the company. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dillons merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we serve Dillons customers in over 60 stores throughout Kansas.
As part of the Kroger family, we aim to bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create great experiences for customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.
People matter here. We provide the ingredients for success at work and in life, supporting your growth and future. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we offer a fresh opportunity. Apply today to join our Dillons family!
What you'll receive from us:
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay.
- Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
- Associate discounts on various purchases.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
- Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career pathways.
For more details, visit our Benefits Page.
Minimum requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Ability to diffuse confrontations
Desired qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- One year of retail asset protection experience
- Experience in multi-store asset protection
- Wicklander Certification
- Operational knowledge of CCTV systems
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct plainclothes surveillance to detect loss
- Investigate internal and external theft, report findings, and apprehend suspects
- Comply with laws and company policies
- Perform security checks and recommend loss prevention strategies
- Partner with law enforcement and prepare case reports
- Identify and resolve conditions affecting shrink, safety, and profitability
- Serve as liaison to develop loss reduction solutions
- Complete detailed reports of AP activities
- Support AP initiatives and ensure strategy implementation
- Assist with investigations and testify in court as needed
- Test store AP equipment functionality
- Travel throughout the division; work varied schedules, including weekends
- Manage conflicts professionally and act with integrity
- Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and seniors
- Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations