Director Asset Protection

Albertsons Companies • Clackamas, OR

8h

About The Position

Provide positive/proactive leadership, and instruction in the area of
Security/Asset Prevention.  Promote the workable, realistic Asset Prevention
programs that foster a safe shopping and working environment for our customers
and associates as well as protecting company assets.  This will be accomplished
while preventing crime and loss to the company through policies and procedures,
use of technology, strategies and training programs within the scope of
Albertson’s core values, while working closely with Operations and Division
level associates.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8 + years’ experience as a Loss Prevention Manager or equivalent Loss Prevention retail experience.
• Knowledge of city, county, state penal codes, particularly those laws related to but not limited to shoplifting, arrest, courtroom demeanor, bad check collection, etc.
• Possess the initiative to help create and nurture a world class Loss Prevention team through training programs, promotion of the department, identification of high achievers, etc.
• Possess the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.  Must have the ability to represent the Company’s interest to outside parties
• General knowledge of computer capabilities (word, excel, e-mail)
• Possess good communication skills, both oral and written as well as the ability to make effective presentations before groups. Possess strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe and thorough completion of work activities.  Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions
• Multitasked oriented
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Division-wide travel, up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to Division stores.
• Protect customers, associates and company property
• Promote adherence to company policies and procedures, familiarize associates with company rules and regulations
• Work closely (partnership) with Division Operations and staff
• Monitor In-store and Distribution Center security programs (where applicable) and makes recommendations to ensure effectives of these programs
• Maintain formal and informal channels of communication through the organization
• Encourage the expression of new ideas, suggestions and constructive criticism
• Protect company assets to include property against theft, illegal entry and illegal activities
• Develop shrink reduction and awareness strategies for all division and distribution (where applicable) facilities
• Assign associates to tasks and supervise them in performance of work, setting goals, meeting objectives and Albertsons’ core values
• Monitor development and performance of Division Asset Prevention personnel
• Assign, assist and supervise all division investigations both internal and external issues while working closely with Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Legal
• Investigate Human Resource issues, including but not limited to sexual harassment, workplace violence, wage and hour issues, etc.
• Report investigation findings to Human Resources and Legal departments for disposition
• Present facts at unemployment, EEOC and union hearings as appropriate
• Monitor the progress of Loss Prevention programs, Safety programs (where applicable) and make recommendations to ensure effectiveness
• Promote the Exception Reporting System to ensure compliance with goals and objectives
• Oversee Federal wage and hour compliance
• Act as liaison for the following: Corporate Council, Labor Relations/Human Resources, Government Agencies, Operations personnel, Law Enforcement Agencies, Community groups, Outside Agencies, Judicial Agencies
• Provide expert testimony in designated civil or criminal litigation
• Manage and submit required reports to corporate and division senior management
• Perform audits in retail stores, prepare and submit required reports for management review
• Ensure proper maintenance of security programs designed to protect Customers, Associates and Company Assets
• Ensure training programs for Security/Loss Prevention, Security Department and all other Division personnel including new hires
• Identifies security problems, concerns in assigned locations
• Implements shrink reduction strategies and initiatives for targeted shrink stores
• Develop Division short and long-range plans for security and Loss Prevention
• Participate in recruitment and selection of In-store Loss Prevention personnel, pay raises, promotions, schedules
• Review and evaluate work of subordinates, recommend promotions and/or salary increases
• Oversee Loss Prevention associate disciplinary problems
• Develop and maintain relations and contracts with third party security services for store, office, distribution and manufacturing sites.
• And any other job responsibilities/duties assigned by the division.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees