Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)
About The Position
The Asset Protection Security Specialist helps prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short, civil liabilities, and theft, with the goal of reducing shrink and improving margins. The role supports safe work practices consistent with company policies and applicable state and federal laws, and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The specialist provides customer service, monitors high-shrink areas, identifies areas of high theft, verifies compliance with corporate policies, and supports customer and associate relations through communication and training. The position also involves reporting incidents to the asset protection manager and providing credible court testimony. The specialist must be flexible to work any shift, overtime, and weekends on a regular basis, and must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
- 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 accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
- Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
- Retail security experience.
- Law enforcement experience.
- Ability to continue education.
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.
- Maintain flexibility to work any shift, overtime, and weekends on a regular basis.
- Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
- Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
- Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
- Training programs and career pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
