About The Position

The Asset Protection Security Specialist helps prevent and reduce losses related to bad debt, cash overages and shortages, and civil liabilities, while reducing shrink and improving margins. The role is expected to perform all tasks safely and consistently with corporate policies and applicable state and federal laws, and to demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The specialist supports customer and associate relations through communication and training, monitors high-shrink areas, addresses theft, verifies policy compliance, and reports incidents to the asset protection manager. The position requires flexibility to work any shift, overtime, and weekends on a regular basis. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
  • Retail security experience.
  • Law enforcement experience.
  • Ability to continue education.
  • High school diploma or GED, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • At least 18 years of age; at least 21 years of age in Alaska.
  • Ability to pass a drug test.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
  • Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes.
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Model Customer 1st behavior and deliver and encourage excellent customer service.
  • Detect, deter, and/or detain external theft suspects.
  • Reduce customer and associate dishonesty by initiating and encouraging actions to prevent external and internal theft.
  • Monitor large-shrink areas in stores.
  • Report incidents to the asset protection manager.
  • Support customer and associate relations through communication and training.
  • Provide credible court testimony.
  • Identify areas of high theft.
  • Verify compliance with corporate policies.
  • Promote and follow company initiatives.
  • Work any shift, overtime, and weekends on a regular basis.
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