Retail Crime Investigator

010 Weis Markets, Inc.; Hyattsville (MD); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Short term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement savings (401(k))

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking an Asset Protection Investigator to join our team in safeguarding store assets and supporting lawfully addressing external theft. You will gather intelligence, conduct surveillance, and work with law enforcement to prosecute cases while collaborating with store leadership to protect assets.

The role requires strong investigative skills, the ability to travel within an assigned area, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in criminal justice, criminology, or related field.
• At least 1 year of retail loss prevention experience.
• Strong investigative and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve external theft, shoplifting, and organized retail crime.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate intelligence on individuals involved in retail crime.
• Document information gathered to aid prosecutions and support investigations.
• Coordinate with store Asset Protection teams on investigative plans.
• Operate the store CCTV system and conduct undercover surveillance.
• Liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement; refer cases for prosecution.
• Represent Weis Markets in court hearings and mediations as needed.
• Manage time and scheduling to include evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights.
• Travel to multiple locations within an assigned area to provide support.

Skills

Investigations

Loss prevention

Retail security

Court testimony

Education

Criminal justice degree

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS! Location Address: 1002 Weis Remote Road

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate and resolve external theft (Shoplifting, Organized Retail Crime, etc.).
• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates intelligence on individuals and groups involved in organizational retail crime.
• Thoroughly documents information gathered to aid in successful prosecution.
• Provides guidance to store Asset Protection teams on investigative plans.
• Operate the store CCTV system.
• Conduct undercover surveillances.
• Act as a liaison between Weis Markets and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Refers cases to law enforcement for prosecution.
• Professionally represent Weis Markets in court hearings and mediations.
• Effectively manage time and scheduling to best suit the company’s needs including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights.
• Travel to multiple locations within an assigned area and provide investigative support.
• Partners with Store Management and associates to best protect the company assets.
• Supports stores in cases of significant business disruptions (robbery, protests, natural disasters, etc.).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not directly supervise associates.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business, or related field preferred, plus one (1) year retail loss prevention experience in a retail store environment.

RATE OF PAY AND BENEFITS

The hourly pay for this position starts at $17.00/hr and is up to $27.00/hr. Non-Exempt Assistant Department Manager, or Full-Time associate: Weis Markets offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package such as health plan, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short term disability, basic life and AD&D, group whole life with long term care rider, and voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness, 401(k) retirement savings plans, scholarship program and associate discount programs, auto and home insurance, employee assistance program, pet insurance, purchasing power, ID theft protection, legal services, paid time off, sick pay provided the eligibility and criteria specific to the position is met.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.

At Weis Markets, we firmly believe that together, we can achieve anything! Recognizing that our associates are the backbone of our company, it’s a fact that as our associates grow, opportunities are created for others! Being a family company, we’re always looking for friendly and energetic people to join our team to bring creativity and insight to help our company and communities we serve continue to grow and prosper. Known for talent development at all levels, Weis provides growth and endless career opportunities for people at all stages in life!