Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

The Kroger Co. • Renton, WA

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About The Position

The Asset Protection Security Specialist helps prevent and reduce losses from bad debt, cash over/short, and civil liabilities, reduce shrink, and improve margins. The role supports safe work practices consistent with company policies and applicable state and federal laws, and demonstrates Fred Meyer’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The specialist provides excellent customer service while detecting, deterring, and/or detaining external theft suspects; encouraging actions to prevent internal and external theft; monitoring high-shrink areas; reporting incidents to the asset protection manager; supporting customer and associate relations through communication and training; providing credible court testimony; identifying high-theft areas; and verifying compliance with corporate policies. The role requires flexibility to work any shift, overtime, and weekends on a regular basis, and the 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.
• High school diploma or GED, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 18 years of age; at least 21 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 with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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 a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time