Asset Protection Investigator

Saks•Paramus, NJ

6d•$22 - $27

About The Position

The Asset Protection Investigator helps protect customers, associates, and company assets by monitoring the workplace, conducting investigations, collecting and maintaining evidence, and supporting safety and access control. The role contributes to written reports and security audits, implements local shortage strategies, and supports a safe and secure store environment. The investigator also helps deliver the Saks OFF 5TH customer experience and communicates Asset Protection practices across the store.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Satisfy and maintain all licensing requirements applicable to the state or local jurisdiction.
Hold a valid region- or market-specific security license as required by local government regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Ability to discuss Asset Protection practices, happenings, and trends during team and leadership meetings.
Working knowledge of retail security and information systems and productivity software.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of retail procedures and the criminal and civil proceeding process.

Responsibilities

Monitor the workplace through patrols, cameras, or other surveillance methods for safety and access issues.
Collect, process, and maintain evidence gathered during investigations.
Participate in preparing written reports and perform security audits.
Model the Saks OFF 5TH customer experience and build awareness across the store.
Communicate Asset Protection best practices, training, new-hire orientation, and safety and shortage information.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and execution of local shortage strategies and audits.
Maintain physical security standards and initiate timely adjustments.
Facilitate the selling process while adhering to policies and procedures that safeguard customers, associates, and company assets.
Detect and detain shoplifters and complete related documentation using the five stages of arrest.
Compile audit-data reports and present opportunities to improve Asset Protection strategies to senior leadership; help achieve storewide shortage results below provision and company standard.
Identify and address internal and external theft exposures, complete accident investigations, and prepare general liability claims reports.
Focus on high-shortage departments and perform Asset Protection operational audits and internal self-audits in sensitive areas.
Respond to after-hours alarm calls and emergency situations.
Complete tasks and special projects assigned by store leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
Employee discount
Career advancement opportunities