Loss Prevention & Safety Specialist

Safeway; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health & 401k benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Safeway is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to protect people, assets, and company integrity in a fast-paced store setting. You will deter theft, support compliance, and contribute to accountability while ensuring a safe environment for customers, associates, and vendors.

The role emphasizes shrink reduction, safety, and operational excellence, with opportunities to train, lead loss prevention efforts, and collaborate with store leadership and law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention and safety in retail preferred.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Basic understanding of cash handling and POS review.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible presence to support a safe and secure store environment for customers, associates, and vendors while delivering excellent customer service.
• Monitor checkout areas and review exception reports to identify fraud, associate dishonesty, and ensure compliance with cash handling policies.
• Conduct surveillance throughout the store to detect theft, safety risks, and operational issues.
• Apprehend individuals committing theft in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, ensuring safety of all parties.
• Respond to electronic article surveillance (EAS) alarms and investigate incidents.
• Monitor receiving and storage areas and conduct delivery audits to detect vendor fraud and ensure procedural compliance.
• Conduct inspections and audits related to shrink control, safety, and physical security standards; document and communicate findings.
• Maintain and operate asset protection equipment, including CCTV, EAS systems, and alarm systems.
• Conduct investigations as directed, including thorough documentation, and partner with store leadership and law enforcement as needed.
• Train and communicate with associates on loss prevention, safety, and compliance practices while identifying and addressing unsafe conditions.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Observation/detail

Communication/interpersonal

Judgment/decision making

Independent/teamwork

Job description

Safeway is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to protect people, assets, and company integrity in a fast-paced store setting. You will deter theft, support compliance, and contribute to accountability while ensuring a safe environment for customers, associates, and vendors.

The role emphasizes shrink reduction, safety, and operational excellence, with opportunities to train, lead loss prevention efforts, and collaborate with store leadership and law enforcement as needed.