County Market Loss Prevention Store Associate

Niemann Foods / County Market; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods / County Market is seeking a Loss Prevention Agent to deter theft and protect assets across area stores, using store security systems to monitor operations and respond to incidents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with additional criminal justice education or security training preferred. Experience in security or related work is beneficial, and training in use of force and first aid may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or one year related experience required.
• Completed or in process of completing a college or technical school education in criminal justice/law enforcement
• Minimum of 3 to 6 months related work experience or training or past military security training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Looks for and may assist in the investigation of potential internal Associate theft situations.
• Responds to emergency situations or disturbances that may threaten the store, customers, or Associates.
• Apprehension and arrest of shoplifters
• Completes detailed reports
• Observation of customer and Associate actions
• Provides a safe and customer friendly store environment
• Communicates and assists law enforcement with requests
• Keeps store management, Asset Protection Manager, and Area LP Lead Agent up to date with security or safety concerns/issues.
• Follows and understands all company policies and procedures
• Successfully completes company use of force policy training as well as first aid and first responder training.

Skills

Communication

Written reports

Customer service

Observation

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Criminal justice/law enforcement education

Military security training

Job description

SUMMARY

To act as a physical loss prevention deterrent for the store and company. To protect store property, assets, customers, and Associates through proper utilization of NFI Loss Prevention policies and procedures. To respond to emergency store situations and disturbances that may occur at any of the area stores that LP Agent is responsible for. Use store and company security systems to monitor the store operations for potential loss and safety concerns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Looks for and may assist in the investigation of potential internal Associate theft situations.
• Responds to emergency situations or disturbances that may threaten the store, customers, or Associates.
• Apprehension and arrest of shoplifters
• Completes detailed reports
• Observation of customer and Associate actions
• Provides a safe and customer friendly store environment
• Communicates and assists law enforcement with requests
• Keeps store management, Asset Protection Manager, and Area LP Lead Agent up to date with security or safety concerns/issues.
• Follows and understands all company policies and procedures
• Successfully completes company use of force policy training as well as first aid and first responder training.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Naturally friendly
• Self-motivated
• Smiles easy
• Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer
• High energy level
• Judgment and decision making skills
• Confidential
• Honesty and integrity
• Detail oriented
• Professionalism
• Written and oral communications skills
• Knowledge and understanding of city and state regulations and procedures in all security matters
• Knowledge of NFI Loss Prevention Security Policies and Procedures

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• There is no recommended equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• This job has no required certificates, licenses, or registrations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience required.
• Completed or in the process of completing a college or technical school education in criminal justice/law enforcement
• or a minimum of 3 to 6 months related work experience or training or past military security training and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers, or Associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to apply mathematical skills and concepts to practical daily store operations and issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly

• Talk
• Hear
• Taste
• Smell

Frequently

• Walk
• Sit
• Stand
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move 25 pounds

Occasionally

• Move up to 100 pounds.

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Color
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• High precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Outside weather conditions
• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$16 up to $20/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location