Asset Protection Specialist NF3

U.S. Marine Corps•Norfolk County, VA

About The Position

The Asset Protection Specialist provides security services to safeguard Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) assets through surveillance, observation, and investigation in accordance with established policies, rules, and regulations. The role reviews operations and work practices and may advise activity managers on improving and enforcing security procedures. The specialist detects and investigates theft and security violations across MCCS facilities and property. Duties may include monitoring sales floors, stockrooms, warehouses, dressing rooms, loading docks, parking lots, and security equipment; conducting spot checks of employee and patron belongings; controlling keys; attempting to detain suspects until authorities arrive; and maintaining merchandise or cash as evidence. The position may also involve interviewing individuals, liaising with authorities, preparing incident and case reports, gathering evidence, testifying in court or hearings, and delivering loss-prevention training. The position also requires courteous customer service, prompt problem-solving, adherence to safety requirements, reporting workplace hazards and incidents, and supporting equal employment opportunity principles and prevention of sexual harassment. Other related duties may be assigned. The role is a covered position under domestic-violence firearm restrictions and requires the applicable DD Form 2760 certification and the ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 background investigation.

Requirements

Three years of experience directly related to security and/or loss-prevention responsibilities.
Knowledge of investigative legal principles, including observation and description, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
Ability to write comprehensive incident and observation reports and provide intelligent testimony in civil and military courts.
Effective interpersonal skills when dealing with the public.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds independently and objects over 45 pounds with assistance.
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 3 background investigation.
Complete DD Form 2760 certifying whether a qualifying domestic-violence misdemeanor or felony conviction has occurred; notify the immediate supervisor of any qualifying conviction.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

Safeguard MCCS assets through surveillance, observation, and investigative methods in accordance with established policies and regulations.
Analyze operations and work habits and advise or assist activity managers in improving and enforcing security procedures.
Monitor MCCS property and facilities to detect shoplifting, forgery, theft, and other security violations.
Conduct or oversee spot checks of employee and patron personal belongings.
Observe and analyze systems, physical layouts, and policies affecting loss prevention and asset safety.
Perform key control duties when assigned.
Attempt to detain suspects until appropriate authorities arrive, when necessary.
Maintain responsibility for merchandise or cash until evidence is turned over to proper authorities.
Conduct interviews and investigate security violations.
Liaise with appropriate authorities and gather facts and evidence for law enforcement officials.
Prepare reports, case materials, and documentation concerning security incidents and theft.
Appear and testify in court or hearings concerning security cases, when required.
Conduct loss-prevention training and presentations, when assigned.
Provide courteous customer service, communicate positively, and act promptly to solve problems.
Alert a higher-level supervisor or appropriate contact when problems arise.
Follow safety regulations and promptly report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, and property damage.
Support equal employment opportunity principles and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.