Retail Crime Investigator

Weis Markets; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short term disability

401(k)

Scholarship program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking a Loss Prevention Associate to investigate external theft, gather intelligence, and document findings for potential prosecution. The role involves operating CCTV, conducting undercover surveillance, and coordinating with law enforcement across multiple locations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of retail loss prevention experience, with eligibility to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

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

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.).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business, or related field

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

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• 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

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
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.