Retail Loss Prevention Detective

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Yonkers, NY

56d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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 communicating with store Associates on damage and shrink initiatives, identifying and resolving internal and external theft, and adhering to shoplifter guidelines and policies. The Detective will also provide customer service, promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and maintain confidentiality. Key duties include observing, apprehending, and deterring dishonesty, participating in investigations and surveillance, ensuring apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity, and completing paperwork accurately and timely. The role requires maintaining appropriate evidence, understanding law enforcement procedures, and participating in legal activities. Additionally, the Detective will coordinate and complete shrink-related activities with Store Management, adhere to labor laws and policies, support store shrink reduction goals, encourage Associate use of shrink reduction resources, and promote safety awareness.

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.