Niemanns Loss Prevention Associate

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical &/

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods Management in Illinois is seeking a Loss Prevention Agent to deter theft and protect store property, assets, customers, and associates by enforcing loss prevention policies.

You will monitor security systems, respond to emergencies, document incidents, coordinate with law enforcement, and maintain a safe shopping environment across area stores. Candidates should be 21+, possess a high school diploma or GED, and/or criminal justice coursework or related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1 year related experience or training.
• Completed or in progress college/technical education in criminal justice or related field.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Looks for and may assist in the investigation of potential internal Associate theft situations.
• Responds to emergency situations or disturbances threatening 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 management and Asset Protection informed of security concerns
• Follows company policies and procedures
• Completes security training as required

Skills

Observant

Communication

Investigation

Customer service

Ethical judgment

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Criminal justice coursework

Criminal justice education in progress

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
• Smiles easy
• Judgment and decision making skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Professionalism
• Self-motivated
• High energy level
• Confidential
• 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
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer
• Detail oriented

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 figures and amounts such as discount, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume.
• 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 perceptionAbility 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