FT Associate Asset Protection - Security - 0320

Giant Food; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for internal promotion

Growth and learning opportunities

Job summary

A local food retailer in Gaithersburg is seeking an FT Associate Asset Protection. This role involves protecting store assets and investigating theft incidents. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a driver’s license, and familiarity with theft prevention methods. The position offers a chance to contribute to a trusted community retailer.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma or GED needed.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple stores required.
• Knowledge of state and local criminal laws essential.

Responsibilities

• Detect and investigate theft incidents.
• Serve as primary contact for safety issues.
• Tour assigned stores to identify issues.

Skills

Understanding of theft prevention

Communication skills

MS Office skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FT Associate Asset Protection - Security - 0320

Asset Protection Associates are responsible for the protection of the company's retail store assets by investigating the loss of assets, including merchandise, money and property. This role is responsible for preventing loss and shrink within their assigned stores through monitoring, investigating, surveillance and other LP tactics, including apprehending shoplifters.

Responsibilities

• Detect and resolve internal and external theft incidents.
• Primary contact for safety and security issues for stores in the area of responsibility.
• Tour stores daily, identifying deficiencies and executing corrective action as necessary.
• Maintain awareness of high-risk areas to reduce or control merchandise losses.
• Review shrink best practices and execute shrink reduction strategy drivers on store visits; check areas such as rotation, backroom organization, and follow-up areas assigned by supervision.
• Review shrink reports and assist in reacting to issues and opportunities seen in assigned stores.

Policies & Training

• Assist in the implementation and communications of company policies and procedures related to safety and security training programs.
• Ensure a store environment safe from theft and provide a secure destination to shop.

Work Environment & Safety

• Ensure stores are secure for associate safety from theft internally and externally.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures related to safety and security training programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Driver's license and transportation required; travel throughout multiple stores in a district and/or region
• Up to one year of related experience
• Knowledge of criminal laws applicable to various state and local jurisdictions
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all investigation-related information
• Basic skills in MS Office

Education

HS/Diploma/GED

Experience

Up to 1 year

Why Giant

Giant Food is committed to being the most trusted and loved local food retailer in our community. We hire and promote from within and offer opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to our neighborhoods.