Retail Loss Prevention Detective

The TJX Companies, Inc.Nicholasville, KY
Onsite

About The Position

TJX Companies is a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer, with a vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes development. This role is responsible for completing daily tasks for Store Loss Prevention and safety programs, maintaining positive relationships with Store Management, and conducting apprehensions within established policies and guidelines. The position involves identifying and resolving internal and external theft, adhering to shoplifter guidelines, providing excellent customer service, and promoting a culture of honesty and integrity. The detective will observe, apprehend, and/or deter dishonesty, participate in investigations and surveillance, ensure apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity, and complete/distribute paperwork accurately and timely. Maintaining appropriate evidence and understanding law enforcement procedures are also key aspects of the role. The detective will coordinate and complete shrink-related activities with Store Management, adhere to labor laws and policies, and support store shrink reduction goals and programs. Safety awareness and maintenance of a safe environment are also important.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Completes the daily tasks required for Store Loss Prevention and safety programs.
  • Maintains positive relationships with Store Management.
  • Conducts apprehensions within established policies and guidelines.
  • Communicates with store Associates on damage and shrink initiatives.
  • Identifies and resolves internal and external theft.
  • Adheres to established shoplifter guidelines and policies.
  • Provides timely, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers.
  • Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality.
  • Observes, apprehends, and/or deters any acts of dishonesty from outside sources.
  • Participates in investigations and surveillance as assigned.
  • Ensures apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity.
  • Completes and distributes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintains appropriate evidence, demonstrates understanding of law enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.).
  • Coordinates and complete shrink related activities in partnership with Store Management.
  • Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs.
  • Encourages Associate use of shrink reduction resources.
  • Promotes safety awareness and supports maintenance of a safe environment.

Benefits

  • Associate discount
  • EAP
  • smoking cessation
  • bereavement
  • 401(k) Associate contributions
  • child care & cell phone discounts
  • pet & legal insurance
  • credit union
  • referral bonuses
  • 401(k) match
  • medical/dental/vision
  • HSA
  • health care FSA
  • life insurance
  • short/long term disability
  • paid parental leave
  • paid holidays/vacation/sick
  • auto/home insurance discounts
  • scholarship program
  • adoption assistance

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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