Asset Protection Detective, Columbia Center - Full 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 customers, colleagues, and the business. This role helps reduce loss while maintaining a safe and welcoming store environment through training, observation, investigation, and de-escalation. The position involves using surveillance and reporting systems, supporting investigations, preparing documentation and evidence, and training colleagues on asset protection protocols. Detectives may respond to alarm calls, facilitate first aid when needed, and testify in court for criminal or civil cases as needed. The position requires prolonged periods of standing and walking, occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, the ability to apprehend shoplifters, and the ability to spend long periods in enclosed surveillance areas. It frequently involves lifting or moving up to 30 pounds and requires close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled for 30 or more hours per week. Schedules include weekend shifts, and hours depend on business needs and colleague availability.
Requirements
- Ability to observe, identify, and respond to suspicious activity in a retail environment.
- Strong communication skills and 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.
- Ability to apprehend shoplifters.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and to sustain long periods in enclosed surveillance areas.
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds.
- Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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 identify theft, dishonest activity, and shortage trends.
- Partner with Asset Protection leaders, store teams, and law enforcement to support investigations and protect company assets.
- Use de-escalation tools and sound judgment to help maintain a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
- Prepare clear documentation, statements, evidence, and timely reports to support investigations, audits, incidents, and legal proceedings.
- Identify, investigate, and respond to theft and dishonest activity; 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.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and legal standards related to apprehensions, searches, and evidence preservation.
- Train colleagues on protocols that help protect company assets.
- 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 acceptance and respect in relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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
Full-time
Education Level
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