Loss Prevention Specialist

Company Name: Fred Meyer
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash overs/shorts, and civil liabilities, reduce shrink, and improve margins. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

• Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Detect, deter, and/or detain external theft suspects
• Reduce customer and associate dishonesty by initiating and encouraging actions to prevent external and internal theft
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores
• Report incidents to Loss Prevention Manager
• Satisfy customer and associate relations through communication and training
• Assist Loss Prevention Manager, as required
• Provide credible court testimony
• Identify areas of high theft
• Verify compliance with corporate policies
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age / 21 years of age in Alaska
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• BA/BS degree in criminal justice
• Retail security experience
• Law enforcement experience
• Ability to continue education, as necessary

 

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight
Regions: West

States: Oregon
Keywords: 513901

 

Jobs at Fred Meyer: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska, Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with store employment opportunities in apparel, home, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise and product development, store operations, customer communications, public affairs, food and pharmacy.  We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals if you prefer to be closer to the mountains, ocean, or city.

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 431,000 associates who serve customers in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries also operate 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. With sales of $109.8 billion in 2015, we continue to grow. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  OR || Cornelius || 2200 Baseline Rd || 97113 || Fred Meyer || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Loss Prevention; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None