Full Time Asset Protection

About the Role

As the Asset Protection Lead, you will lead others to create and maintain a safe environment for our associates and customers. World-class service is provided through investigations and the prevention of loss while following Scheels' asset protection guidelines.

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience – every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations, making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful.
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality – supporting one another, celebrating team wins, and driving performance through collaboration and unity.
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change – embracing growth, innovation, and feedback, using change as a catalyst for improvement and excellence.
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners – every task matters, with full responsibility for results, accountability, care, and a drive to go above and beyond.
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do – trust is the foundation of our relationships, acting with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maximize the effectiveness of the Asset Protection Team through continuous training per Scheels' expectations and policies.
• Elevate the customer experience by maintaining a highly visible appearance to create a welcoming and safe environment for customers and associates.
• Complete routine audits that include commission, employee purchase, and time clock expectations, and prepare detailed and accurate reports promptly.
• Conduct safety walks per a routine to identify, solve, follow up, and raise awareness for all Scheels staff.
• Protect company assets, including associates, customers, merchandise, and the physical structure of the store.
• Conduct surveillance visually and/or by effectively utilizing surveillance equipment throughout the store.
• Properly obtain, store, and log all relevant evidence per Scheels procedures, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Assist in investigating irregularities in Firearms regarding compliance or process concerns.
• Collaborate with Leadership to monitor store compliance per Scheels' policies and expectations.
• Take appropriate action per Scheels' standards and expectations to prevent theft, apprehending individuals engaged in theft when prevention is not effective.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or early morning hours based on business needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety, or a related field preferred and/or 2-3 years of experience.
• Experience in leading associates at a high level.
• Preference for candidates with prior Loss Prevention (2-3 years) and/or Scheels leadership experience.
• Proven track record of strong communication and organization skills.
• Currently certified or willing to become certified in CPR and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum, aka pepper spray) foam deployment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Heavy work – exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Pay

Compensation for this position starts at $18 per hour.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with Roth options.
• Associate discounts.
• Full health coverage – including medical, HSA, dental, and vision.
• Accident and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave (additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment).