Loss Prevention Clerk

Job Duties

• Walks the warehouse and perimeter up to 8 hours a day to monitor safety and security concerns.
• Pushes cart with merchandise and returns items to the floor.
• Maintains anonymity by shopping amongst members.
• Fulfills loss prevention duties such as observing, detecting, and investigating internal and external theft threats as well as safety concerns.
• Retrieves stolen items which shoplifters have concealed; may need to move product to access stolen items.
• Detains and interviews shoplifters when warranted.
• Reports potential internal theft situations to the warehouse manager.
• Prepares reports for internal use and for potential prosecution.
• Enters cases into case management system Nettrack.
• Maintains evidence collected and reports files from investigations.
• Testsifies in court concerning theft investigations.
• Communicates with other area Costco Loss Prevention Clerks and Security people of area businesses to exchange information about current, local theft threats.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with various facets of operation that contribute to shrink and participation in instruction and training with affected employees.
• Knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws in performance of duties.
• Attendance at meetings and seminars regarding loss prevention.

Skills

• Observation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Physical stamina for walking and pushing carts.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance.
• Health care reimbursement account.
• Dependent care assistance plan.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan to eligible employees.