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.

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
• 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 in Alaska)
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage excellent customer service
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation