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 other department duties as necessary.

Job Duties (continued)

• Follows and maintains knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws in performance of duties.
• Attends meetings and seminars regarding loss prevention.
• Observes, detects, and investigates 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in retail or related field preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws.
• Ability to observe and detect theft threats and safety concerns.
• Ability to detain and interview shoplifters.
• Ability to prepare and report on theft investigations.
• Ability to testify in court concerning theft investigations.

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.

Pay

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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.

Schedule

Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.

Contact Information

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.