Asset Protection Associate-Part Time
About The Position
Scheels is seeking an Asset Protection Associate to join their team. This part-time role is crucial in maintaining a secure and safe environment for both customers and associates. The Asset Protection Associate will be responsible for observing customers and associates for potential theft or fraud, addressing external theft concerns, and apprehending shoplifters when appropriate, all while adhering to company policy and ethical standards. This role also involves monitoring video surveillance, conducting interviews, documenting incidents, and assisting with store compliance related to theft deterrence and operational controls. Additionally, the associate will contribute to safety by mitigating security risks, assisting customers, examining property brought into the store, monitoring facilities and parking areas, and conducting regular safety walks. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a college degree being preferred. Proven communication and organization skills are essential, and prior loss prevention experience of 2-3 years is preferred.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Proven track record of strong communication and organization skills
Nice To Haves
- College graduate preferred
- Prior Loss prevention (2-3 years)
Responsibilities
- Communicate with leadership regarding encounters and investigations
- Maintain a professional relationship with local authorities and law enforcement agencies
- Collaborate with law enforcement and other local retailers to identify organized retail crime threats
- Assist leadership with cash handling and transfers
- Observe customers and associates for potential acts of theft or fraud
- Addressing external theft concerns through uniform presence with strategic methods, as well as apprehending shoplifters when appropriate, according to company policy, ethical standards, and guidelines
- Monitor video via CCTV and conduct on-site interviews
- Documenting incidents by creating objective and thorough reports in a timely manner
- Maintaining all apprehension and investigation records according to company standards
- Developing and maintaining knowledge and use of CCTV surveillance equipment
- Assisting in monitoring store compliance with company policies and procedures relating to theft deterrence, safety, and operational controls, as assigned by the supervisor
- Maintain a highly visible deterrent to crime and positively influence the security incident rate, as well as assist with inventory controls
- Ability to work night, weekend, and/or early morning hours based on business needs
- Help mitigate security risks to provide a safer environment for employees and customers
- Welcome all customers, visitors, and vendors professionally, and assist them in locating staff within the stores
- Issue electric handicapped shopping carts to customers and assist in obtaining wheelchairs and shopping carts
- Examine and properly tag property being brought into the stores, including personal property, equipment for service, and firearms
- Watch facilities and parking areas on foot. Direct traffic during special events or heavy customer traffic, while enforcing parking regulations
- Make regularly scheduled floor and exterior walks to ensure the safety and security of the customers and facility
- Complete monthly reports on safe or non-safe practices found on the sales floor or backstocks
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with Roth options
- Associate discounts
- Full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision
- Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Maternity leave
- Bereavement leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
