Retail Loss Prevention Detective
About The Position
The Retail 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 according to established policies and guidelines, communicates with store associates about damage and shrink initiatives, and identifies and resolves internal and external theft. The position supports store shrink-reduction goals and programs, promotes a culture of honesty and integrity, and helps maintain a safe environment. It also involves investigations and surveillance, accurate and timely paperwork, evidence handling, and professional participation in legal activities as needed.
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
- Adhere to established shoplifter guidelines and policies.
- Provide timely, courteous, and knowledgeable service to customers.
- Promote a culture of 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 all 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.
- Communicate with store associates about damage and shrink initiatives.
- Identify and resolve internal and external theft.
Benefits
- Associate discount
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Smoking cessation support
- Bereavement benefit
- 401(k) 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 insurance 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
