Loss Prevention Specialist

Job Summary

The Loss Prevention Specialist for our retail grocery chain will be responsible for identifying both external and internal safety violations, ensuring compliance with company policies, and preventing loss. This role requires regular travel between multiple store locations to support safety initiatives and conduct inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Loss Prevention Specialists will be observing the behaviors of shoppers from a distance or through security surveillance and interacting with shoppers to discourage and prevent theft.

• Investigating known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud by conducting audits of processes, procedures, and looking for inconsistencies in money handling, receiving practices, or record keeping.
• Collaborating with store leadership and law enforcement to report or investigate crimes.
• Maintaining documentation and reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
• Apprehending shoplifters per company guidelines.
• Contacting and working with law enforcement, completing paperwork, and acting as a court witness as necessary.
• Conducting store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
• Identifying and reporting safety and security concerns to store leadership to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A High School Diploma, some college preferred.
• Possess a knowledge of observation in the areas of shopping patterns, workplace safety, and surveillance.
• Previous loss prevention, retail, or security experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS Word, and Excel is a plus.
• Must be a detail-oriented team player with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Lose Prevention Specialists work all hours as needed, including weekends and nights.
• Able to work on ladders, stand and walk for long periods, and lift to 40lbs.
• Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and agility, both physically and mentally.

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.