Loss Prevention Specialist - Protect People & Assets

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

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.