ASSET PROTECTION SPECIALIST- Merced, CA - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE -

• Conduct investigations to detect and resolve issues of internal and external theft and provides shrink follow up.
• Provide information for legal issues and appear in court. 

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Analyzes information and conducts investigations of possible theft / fraud. 
• Collects and reviews P.O.S. register information, computer exception reports, vault activity reports and other related documents. 
• Conducts interviews for internal dishonest activity.
• Detains and interviews persons apprehended for shoplifting, in accordance with local laws and Company procedures once satisfying all four elements of proof. 
• Communicates with Store Management and DLPM on bookkeeping, computer room, special services, receiving, front-end, and RTVs loss exposure. 

NATURE AND SCOPE -

• Typically reports to stores with LPM: In stores without LPM: Store Manager & District Loss Prevention Manager. 
• This position has no direct reports. 
• Typically has frequent contacts outside the workgroup. 
• Typically procedures for analyzing situations and making conclusions are diverse.
• Typically considers among several options and past practice when solving problems. 
• Typically progress or results of work is regularly checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures. 

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• There are some deadlines or productivity standards or the work is somewhat varied.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

EDUCATION REQUIRED -

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED. 

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 1

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES -

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

• A formal training program after High School. 1+ year(s) experience as a retail-related LPI or equivalent. 
• Competent in the use of retail CCTV systems.
• Understanding of external theft surveillance and apprehension methodologies. 
• Excellent analyticall skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

• Analyze data as it pertains to work related issues. Ability to work efficiently and manage multiple priorities.
• Use of sound judgement Act with integrity Ability to negotiate and influence others Ability to interview and perform investigations