SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION INVESTIGATOR II

Kroger; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Kroger is seeking a Security/Loss Prevention Investigator II to protect company assets through safety initiatives, theft reduction programs, and investigations across multiple store locations. You will monitor surveillance, collaborate with the district AP manager, and support AP initiatives to reduce waste and improve profitability.

The role requires handling internal and external investigations, testifying in court if needed, and ensuring compliance with laws and corporate policies.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1 year of retail asset protection experience.
• Multi-store asset protection experience preferred.
• Operational knowledge of CCTV systems.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct plainclothes surveillance to detect internal and external loss within a store environment.
• Conduct internal and external investigations; report findings and apprehend individuals involved in illegal acts.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and company policies during responsibilities.
• Conduct physical security checks; recommend loss-prevention measures to improve profitability.
• Partner with law enforcement and prepare case reports for criminal prosecution.
• Identify conditions/behaviors affecting shrink, safety and profitability through audits and AP awareness.
• Serve as district/division liaison to reduce waste and improve procedures.
• Complete thorough AP reports on all activities.
• Support district AP manager in execution of AP initiatives.
• Ensure AP strategies are implemented at store level.
• Assist district APM with investigations; testify in court and hearings.
• Testify in court and labor hearings on behalf of the company.
• Test store AP equipment (EAS, Lane Hawk, CCTV) during visits.
• Travel to locations across the division; maintain ability to work varied schedules including weekends.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Integrity and professionalism

Deescalation

Confrontational handling

Retail asset protection experience

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

CCTV systems

Descripción del empleo

SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION INVESTIGATOR II

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 223563
• Job Category Asset Protection
• Posting Date 10/14/2026, 01:22 PM

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.