Retail Crime Investigator

Weis Markets • Fredericksburg, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS! This position is responsible for investigating and resolving external theft, gathering and analyzing intelligence on individuals and groups involved in organized retail crime, and documenting information to aid in successful prosecution. The role also involves providing guidance to store Asset Protection teams, operating the store CCTV system, conducting undercover surveillances, and acting as a liaison between Weis Markets and law enforcement agencies. The investigator will represent Weis Markets in court hearings and mediations, manage time and scheduling effectively to meet company needs (including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights), travel to multiple locations, and partner with Store Management to protect company assets. Additionally, the role supports stores during significant business disruptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business, or related field preferred
• One (1) year retail loss prevention experience in a retail store environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve external theft (Shoplifting, Organized Retail Crime, etc.).
• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates intelligence on individuals and groups involved in organizational retail crime.
• Thoroughly documents information gathered to aid in successful prosecution.
• Provides guidance to store Asset Protection teams on investigative plans.
• Operate the store CCTV system.
• Conduct undercover surveillances.
• Act as a liaison between Weis Markets and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Refers cases to law enforcement for prosecution.
• Professionally represent Weis Markets in court hearings and mediations.
• Effectively manage time and scheduling to best suit the company’s needs including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights.
• Travel to multiple locations within an assigned area and provide investigative support.
• Partners with Store Management and associates to best protect the company assets.
• Supports stores in cases of significant business disruptions (robbery, protests, natural disasters, etc.).

Benefits

• minimum essential coverage (MEC) Plan includes 100% in-network coverage for all preventative care services required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• two supplemental medical plan options, the Advantage and Elite plans
• dental
• vision
• short term disability
• term life and AD&D
• voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, critical illness
• 401(k) retirement savings plans
• scholarship program
• associate discount programs
• auto and home insurance
• employee assistance program
• pet insurance
• purchasing power
• paid time off
• sick pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level