Retail Loss Prevention Detective

Jobtailor; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Store Loss Prevention Associate in Mississippi to safeguard assets and support safety programs. You will observe, deter, and investigate theft, communicate with store management, and partner with teams to reduce shrink while delivering courteous service to customers.

You will work with a focus on integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with policies, while maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating with management on shrink-related activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic time management skills.
• Investigative / analytical skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Standout colleague, working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• 0-2 years retail or security experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes the daily tasks required for Store Loss Prevention and safety programs
• Maintains positive relationships with Store Management
• Conducts apprehensions within established policies and guidelines
• Communicates with store Associates on damage and shrink initiatives
• Identifies and resolves internal and external theft
• Adheres to established shoplifter guidelines and policies
• Provides timely, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers
• Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality
• Observes, apprehends, and/or deters any acts of dishonesty from outside sources
• Participates in investigations and surveillance as assigned
• Ensures apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity
• Completes and distributes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains appropriate evidence, demonstrates understanding of law enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.)
• Coordinates and complete shrink related activities in partnership with Store Management
• Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
• Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
• Encourages Associate use of shrink reduction resources
• Promotes safety awareness and supports maintenance of a safe environment

Skills

Investigative Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Sound Judgment

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

• Completes the daily tasks required for Store Loss Prevention and safety programs
• Maintains positive relationships with Store Management
• Conducts apprehensions within established policies and guidelines
• Communicates with store Associates on damage and shrink initiatives
• Identifies and resolves internal and external theft
• Adheres to established shoplifter guidelines and policies
• Provides timely, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers
• Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality
• Observes, apprehends, and/or deters any acts of dishonesty from outside sources
• Participates in investigations and surveillance as assigned
• Ensures apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity
• Completes and distributes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains appropriate evidence, demonstrates understanding of law enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.)
• Coordinates and complete shrink related activities in partnership with Store Management
• Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
• Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
• Encourages Associate use of shrink reduction resources
• Promotes safety awareness and supports maintenance of a safe environment

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
• Basic computer skills
• Basic time management skills
• Investigative / analytical skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
• Standout colleague, working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
• 0-2 years retail or security experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong investigative and analytical skills to identify and resolve theft while maintaining a safe and secure store environment. Exhibits excellent communication and time management abilities to effectively collaborate with store management and associates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Investigative Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Retail Experience
• Time Management Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Sound Judgment
• Flexibility
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Loss Prevention
• Theft Prevention
• Shrink Reduction
• Safety Programs
• Shoplifter Guidelines
• Law Enforcement Procedures
• Store Management
• Surveillance
• Confidentiality
• Labor Laws

Tools & Technologies

• Basic Computer Skills