Loss Prevention Detective

TJX • Orange, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Loss Prevention Detective completes daily tasks required for store loss prevention and safety programs while maintaining positive relationships with Store Management. The role conducts apprehensions in accordance with established policies and guidelines, communicates with store Associates about damage and shrink initiatives, and identifies and resolves internal and external theft. The Detective provides timely, courteous, and knowledgeable customer service and promotes honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and safety throughout the store.

The position observes, apprehends, or deters acts of dishonesty; participates in investigations and surveillance as assigned; and ensures apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity. It requires accurate and timely paperwork, appropriate evidence handling, an understanding of law enforcement procedures, and professional participation in legal activities as needed. The Detective partners with Store Management on shrink-related activities and supports store shrink-reduction goals and programs. The position is located at Marshalls Store 1112 in Orange, California, and has a starting pay range of $16.90 to $20.40 per hour. Actual starting pay depends on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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, following shoplifter guidelines and policies.
• Communicate with store Associates about damage and shrink initiatives.
• Identify and resolve internal and external theft.
• Provide timely, courteous, and knowledgeable service to customers.
• Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Observe, apprehend, and/or deter acts of dishonesty from outside sources.
• Participate in investigations and surveillance as assigned.
• Ensure apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity.
• Complete and distribute paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain appropriate evidence, understand law enforcement procedures, and participate professionally in legal activities as needed, such as police calls.
• Coordinate and complete shrink-related activities in partnership with Store Management.
• Adhere to labor laws, policies, and procedures.
• Support and participate in store shrink-reduction goals and programs.
• Encourage Associate use of shrink-reduction resources.
• Promote safety awareness and support maintenance of a safe environment.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Smoking cessation benefit
• Bereavement benefit
• 401(k) with Associate contributions
• Child care and cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
• Health savings account (HSA) for eligible Associates
• Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible Associates
• Life insurance for eligible Associates
• Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible Associates
• Paid parental leave for eligible Associates
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for eligible Associates
• 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