SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION INVESTIGATOR II

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Rosemont, IL, is seeking a Security/Loss Prevention Investigator II to protect company assets through surveillance, investigations, and theft reduction programs. This on-site role partners with the district AP manager to implement initiatives across the division.

You will conduct plainclothes surveillance, file case reports, coordinate with law enforcement, testify in court, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, honesty and professionalism.
• Ability to diffuse confrontational situations.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1 year of retail asset protection experience.
• Operational knowledge of CCTV systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plainclothes surveillance to detect loss within a store environment.
• Investigate internal and external theft; report findings to stakeholders; apprehend involved individuals.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Conduct physical security checks; make recommendations to prevent loss and improve profitability.
• Partner with law enforcement and prepare case reports for criminal prosecution.
• Identify and resolve conditions affecting shrink, safety and profitability by auditing for compliance.
• Serve as liaison to identify and develop solutions to reduce waste.
• Complete thorough reports on all AP related activities.
• Testify in court and labor hearings on behalf of the company.
• Travel to division locations; work varied schedules including weekends.

Skills

Surveillance

Investigations

Communication

Shoplifting prevention

Court testimony

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CCTV systems

EAS

Job description

SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION INVESTIGATOR II

Rosemont, IL, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Protect company assets through the execution of safety initiatives, inventory recovery and internal and external theft reduction programs. Assist with reduction of lost inventory, time, and assets, monitor surveillance equipment and partner with the district asset protection (AP) manager in the implementation and oversight of AP initiatives. Identify, observe and apprehend shoplifters and others (internal or external) involved in criminal activity impacting the company. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety

Responsibilities

• Conduct plainclothes surveillance to detect internal and external loss within a store environment
• Conduct internal and external investigations and report findings to appropriate stakeholders; apprehend individuals involved in illegal acts
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures, when carrying out responsibilities
• Conduct physical security checks; make recommendations to prevent loss and improve profitability
• Partner with law enforcement and prepare case reports for criminal prosecution
• Identify and resolve conditions/behaviors that affect shrink, safety and profitability by auditing for compliance and communicating AP awareness
• Serve as a district and division liaison to identify and develop solutions to reduce waste
• Complete thorough reports on all AP related activities
• Support the district asset protection manager (APM) in execution of AP initiatives
• Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of AP strategies at store level
• Assist the district APM with external and internal investigations
• Testify in court and labor hearings on behalf of the company
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Test functionality of store AP equipment (EAS, Lane Hawk, CCTV, etc.) during store visits
• Travel to locations throughout the division and maintain ability to work a varied schedule and on weekends
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity, honesty and professionalism
• Ability to diffuse confrontational situations
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year of retail asset protection experience
• Any multi-store asset protection experience
• Operational knowledge of CCTV systems

Job Info

• Job Identification 177110
• Job Category Asset Protection
• Locations 9501 Technology Blvd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.