Asset Protection Detective, Christiana - Part Time
About The Position
As an Asset Protection Detective, you will help protect company assets, reduce shortage, and support a safe, customer-focused shopping environment. Using surveillance, investigative tools, and strong partnerships with store teams and law enforcement, you will identify and respond to theft, recover merchandise, and help protect our customers, colleagues, and business. Asset Protection Detectives play an important role in reducing loss while maintaining a safe and welcoming store environment. Through training, observation, investigation, and de-escalation, this role helps protect company assets, support colleagues, and ensure customers can shop with confidence.
Requirements
- Ability to observe, identify, and respond to suspicious activity in a retail environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with customers, colleagues, leaders, and law enforcement.
- Ability to use sound judgment, de-escalation tools, and company procedures to support a safe environment.
- Ability to handle proprietary, sensitive, and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- For jobs in New York, a current New York State Security Guard License is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail, customer service, asset protection, security, investigations, or law enforcement.
- Ability to prepare accurate reports, statements, and documentation related to incidents and investigations.
- Experience using surveillance systems, reporting tools, or investigative technology.
- Ability to train or coach colleagues on asset protection protocols, shortage reduction, or safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Use surveillance techniques, investigative tools, and reporting systems to help identify theft, dishonest activity, and shortage trends.
- Partner with Asset Protection leaders, store teams, and law enforcement to support investigations and protect company assets.
- Apply de-escalation tools and sound judgment to help maintain a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
- Prepare clear documentation, statements, and evidence to support investigations, audits, and legal proceedings.
- Support team readiness by training colleagues on protocols that help protect company assets.
- Help protect customers, colleagues, and company assets by identifying, investigating, and responding to theft and dishonest activity.
- Use surveillance techniques to support the apprehension of shoplifters and dishonest employees, while following company policies and legal requirements.
- Recover stolen merchandise and provide statements, evidence, and documentation to support investigations.
- Prepare timely and accurate reports related to theft incidents, investigations, audits, and assigned activities.
- Build strong partnerships with store colleagues, Asset Protection leaders, and law enforcement to support investigations and shortage reduction.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and legal standards related to apprehensions, searches, and evidence preservation.
- Testify in court for criminal and civil cases, as needed.
- Respond to alarm calls, support special assignments, and facilitate first aid for customers and colleagues when needed.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Continuous learning and leadership development
- Colleague Resource Groups
- Volunteer opportunities
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
