Loss Prevention Detective

TJX • Greensboro, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Loss Prevention Detective completes daily tasks required for store loss prevention and safety programs. The role maintains positive relationships with Store Management, communicates with Associates about damage and shrink initiatives, and works in partnership with Store Management on shrink-related activities and reduction goals. The detective identifies and resolves internal and external theft, observes and deters dishonest acts, and conducts apprehensions in accordance with established policies and guidelines. The role also participates in assigned investigations and surveillance, maintains appropriate evidence, completes accurate and timely paperwork, and participates professionally in law enforcement activities as needed. The position promotes honesty, integrity, confidentiality, customer service, and a safe store environment while following applicable labor laws, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic time-management skills.
• Investigative and analytical skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• 0–2 years of retail or security experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily tasks required for store loss prevention and safety programs.
• Maintain positive relationships with Store Management.
• Conduct apprehensions within established policies and guidelines and ensure they are consistent with store theft activity.
• Communicate with store Associates about damage and shrink initiatives.
• Identify and resolve internal and external theft; observe, apprehend, or deter dishonest acts from outside sources.
• Adhere to established shoplifter guidelines and policies.
• Provide customers with timely, courteous, and knowledgeable service.
• Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in investigations and surveillance as assigned.
• Complete and distribute paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain appropriate evidence, understand law enforcement procedures, and participate professionally in legal activities as needed, including police calls.
• Coordinate and complete shrink-related activities in partnership with Store Management.
• Follow all labor laws, policies, and procedures.
• Support and participate in store shrink-reduction goals and programs, and encourage Associates to use shrink-reduction resources.
• Promote safety awareness and support maintenance of a safe environment.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Smoking-cessation support
• Bereavement benefits
• 401(k) associate contributions
• Child-care and cell-phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Health savings account (HSA) for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Health-care flexible spending account (FSA) for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Life insurance for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Short- and long-term disability coverage for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Paid parental leave for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for those meeting service or hours requirements
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Scholarship program
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed