Asset Protection Specialist: Growth, Benefits & Training

Kroger; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Tumwater, WA is hiring an Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) on-site to deter theft, protect associates and assets, and ensure safe store operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, retail security or law enforcement background, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends. You’ll engage in loss prevention initiatives and testify when needed, upholding Kroger’s values of respect, integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
• Retail security experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Ability to continue education.
• High school diploma or GED or relevant education/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.
• Confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes.

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.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Retail security experience

Law enforcement experience

Job description

Kroger in Tumwater, WA is hiring an Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) on-site to deter theft, protect associates and assets, and ensure safe store operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, retail security or law enforcement background, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends. You’ll engage in loss prevention initiatives and testify when needed, upholding Kroger’s values of respect, integrity and safety.