Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger•Lynnwood, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Asset Protection Security Specialist is responsible for preventing and reducing loss due to bad debt, cash over/short, and civil liabilities, as well as reducing shrink and improving margins. This role requires all associates to perform tasks safely, consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. The specialist is expected to demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure
Bachelors degree in criminal justice
Retail security experience
Law enforcement experience
Ability to continue education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum 18 years of age/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/prioritize tasks/projects
Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes
Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver 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
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation