Loss Prevention Associate Food Market

Allied Universal • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is seeking a full-time Loss Prevention Associate for a food market in Manhattan’s Union Square area. The role involves providing security and loss prevention services, including monitoring customers on the sales floor and detecting and apprehending shoplifters in accordance with company policy and guidelines. The position is scheduled for afternoon shifts, with candidates expected to be flexible Monday through Sunday and able to work retail hours, including evenings and weekends. The pay rate is $25.63 per hour. The role may require travel to store locations within 25 miles of the employee’s home.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have at least 2 years of security experience.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Have effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel and the general public.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with applicable laws.
• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client-specific sites.
• Be able to handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Be able to work retail store hours, including evenings and weekends, and be flexible Monday through Sunday.
• Have general operating knowledge of retail security camera equipment.
• Be able to blend into a retail environment and conduct customer surveillance while walking the sales floor.
• Be able to work in cold, rainy, snowy, or hot conditions; occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds; occasionally climb stairs, ramps, or ladders; and stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods.
• For driving positions, possess a valid driver’s license, at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record as defined in the posting, insurance meeting company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous law enforcement or military experience.
• Prior retail loss prevention experience.
• Undercover experience.
• Previous security experience or a former military or law enforcement background.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer surveillance while walking the sales floor.
• Detect and apprehend shoplifters in accordance with company policy and guidelines.
• Handle crisis situations at the client site calmly and efficiently.
• Operate client-specific wireless technology and retail security camera equipment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate professionally with personnel and the general public.
• Travel to store locations within 25 miles of home as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED