(NEX OCEANA) ASSET PROTECTION/SAFETY INVEST

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls, designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. This role involves maintaining surveillance, investigating incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse, conducting audits, and ensuring physical and fire safety controls are in place. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality, assisting with evacuations and anti-terrorist measures, and testifying in legal proceedings as needed. Adherence to work schedules, professional image, and participation in loss prevention programs are essential. Training of associates and other administrative investigative duties are also part of the role. Candidates must be eligible for and obtain a Secret Clearance within 6 months of appointment, and U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

1-year responsible experience in clerical office or retail sales store work of any kind which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled.
1 year experience which clearly demonstrated that the applicant possesses a knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques or experience in investigative type work which included the protection of property, equipment or materials and person-to-person relationships in maintaining various rules and regulations.
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be eligible for and obtain a Secret Clearance within 6 months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

For 2 years' experience, 1 year of academic study above the high school level which included 6 semester hours in policy administration, police law, evidence, investigation, criminology, law enforcement or similar subjects may be substituted for each year of experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains surveillance throughout the Navy Exchange facilities to identify and detect suspicious activity contributing to both external and internal losses, utilizing various surveillance techniques, including overt and covert Closed Circuit Television systems.
Detects and detains individuals suspected of shoplifting, consistent with established NEXCOM Loss Prevention Safety (LPS) policies, procedures, and standards.
Investigates other suspected incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse as directed.
Prepares case reports, investigative notes, and processes evidence in accordance with NEXCOM LPS standards.
Conducts audits of cash registers, cash offices, retail inventory, controls, and service operations as directed by the Loss Prevention Safety Manager or Supervisor.
Conducts investigative research of cash variances and suspicious register transactions, utilizing ASPECT Point of Sale Exception Reporting Systems and the In-Store Processor, as well as other investigative tools.
Conducts Accident Investigations involving associates and customers in accordance with prescribed NEXCOM guidelines, including report writing and obtaining photographic evidence.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of all investigative research and case information.
Maintains physical security of NEX facilities, adhering to site-specific Opening/Closing procedures, Key Controls, Electronic Article Surveillance policies, and Intrusion Detection System alarm controls and response procedures.
Maintains fire safety controls and precautions by conducting inspections of fire suppression systems, emergency equipment, and potential workplace hazards.
Provides assistance to management in evacuations of NEX facilities and the implementation of mandated Force Protection Anti-Terrorist measures.
Monitors Known Theft evidence, Lost & Found programs, and Access Control policies specific to the assigned Navy Exchange facilities.
Assists and monitors the destruction and disposal of merchandise marked to zero in accordance with prescribed NEXCOM policies.
Testifies as necessary in criminal and civil court proceedings, including Military Courts Martial, other military command disciplinary proceedings, and administrative hearings.
Adheres to prescribed work schedules as determined to be in the best interest of the NEX.
Maintains a professional image and demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
Maintains the department dress code as prescribed by the Loss Prevention Safety Manager or Supervisor based on assigned duties.
Promotes and adheres to NEXCOM LPS programs such as Civil Recovery, Y.E.S. for juvenile shoplifters, Code Adam, and the IDEAS Reward Program.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of factors contributing to inventory shrinkage, specific High Shrink Departments, and current strategies in place to address shrinkage concerns.
Assists as directed in the LPS training and awareness initiatives of NEX associates.
Performs other related administrative investigative duties as assigned.