Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

About the Role

Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short, and civil liabilities; reduce shrink and improve margins. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family, we bring diverse teams with a passion for food and people together to feed the human spirit through innovation, customer experiences, and community support.

Responsibilities

• Detect, deter, and/or detain external theft suspects
• Reduce customer and associate dishonesty by initiating and encouraging actions to prevent external and internal theft
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores
• Report incidents to the asset protection manager
• Support customer and associate relations through communication and training
• Provide credible court testimony
• Identify areas of high theft
• Verify compliance with corporate policies
• Promote and follow company initiatives
• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage excellent customer service
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, overtime, and weekends on a regular basis

Requirements

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice (or a combination of relevant education and experience)
• Retail security experience
• Law enforcement experience
• Ability to continue education
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 18 years of age (21 years of age in Alaska)
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off (holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service)
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases (food, travel, technology, and more)
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through the Continuing Education program
• Industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways for growth