STR MGMT/ASSET PROTECTION DEPT LEADER

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
• Manage the Asset Protection department.
• Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve over 120 stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Organize and prioritize tasks/projects.
• Make independent judgments with minimal supervision.
• Continue education.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a drug test.
• Implement corporate and divisional service, merchandising, and operating requirements.
• Conduct internal investigations.
• Verify electronic article surveillance (EAS) is being utilized and maintained.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Prepare missing merchandise reports.
• Communicate and collaborate with corporate associates to support asset protection initiatives.
• Work with associates to manage common areas.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus one year experience in retail asset protection or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age/21 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.
• Familiarity with asset protection terms and processes.
• Ability to make independent judgments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to continue education.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass all state and federal private security requirements for licensing or certification.

Desired

• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
• Strong interrogation/interviewing skills.
• Serve as a supervisor and coach for direct reports.
• Deliver and encourage excellent customer service.
• Maximize sales and sales margins.
• Reduce customer and associate dishonesty.
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores.
• Implement corporate and divisional service, merchandising, and operating requirements.
• Develop, implement, and assess weekly work schedules and adjust those schedules as necessary.
• Minimize exposure to civil liability.
• Promote associate participation in the Fred Meyer Incentive Award Program.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies.
• Communicate and collaborate with corporate associates to support asset protection initiatives.
• Work with associates to manage common areas.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift and weekends on a regular basis.