Asset Protection Specialist

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

 

Position Summary:

Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short and civil liabilities; reduce shrink and improve margins. Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

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 the asset protection manager
• Support customer and associate relations through communication and training
• Provide credible court testimony
• Identify areas of high theft
• Verify compliance with corporate policies
• Promote and follow company initiatives
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, overtime and weekends on a regular basis
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age/21 years of age 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 a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice
• Retail security experience
• Law enforcement experience
• Ability to continue education

 

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

States: Oregon
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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 half a million associates who serve customers in 2,782 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states.  Our Family of Companies also operates 2,268 pharmacies, 274 fine jewelry stores, 1,489 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States.  Kroger is dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™ by serving America through food inspiration and uplift and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.  Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  OR || Portland || 3030 Ne Weidler St || 97232 || Fred Meyer || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None