Asset Protection Specialist: Loss Prevention & Safety

Kroger; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger in Auburn, WA is seeking an Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) to prevent loss, deter theft, and protect associates and customers on-site. The role requires applying store policies, working with the asset protection team, and maintaining confidentiality while upholding safety standards.

The ideal candidate has security or law enforcement experience, a criminal justice background, and the ability to handle sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Retail security experience.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.

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

Retail security experience

Law enforcement experience

Confidentiality

Organize prioritization

Weekend work

Education

Bachelors degree in criminal justice

Job description

Kroger in Auburn, WA is seeking an Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) to prevent loss, deter theft, and protect associates and customers on-site. The role requires applying store policies, working with the asset protection team, and maintaining confidentiality while upholding safety standards.

The ideal candidate has security or law enforcement experience, a criminal justice background, and the ability to handle sensitive information.