LOSS PREVENTION SECURITY SPECIALIST (Food 4 Less, Weston Ranch)

hr h3strongApply Today to Become an Employee Owner at PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets and Gain Access to Some of the Best Benefits in the Industry!/strong/h3 pWork to earn FREE MONEY for your retirement and elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages for as little as span style="text-decoration: underline;"$20 per paycheck for yourself/span and span style="text-decoration: underline;"span style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;"$64 per paycheck for you and your family!/span/span/p pPAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 25 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Seventeen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and Eight are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong futuremdash;come build with us!/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Job Summary:/span/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"The Loss Prevention Security Specialist (LPSS) plays a key role in protecting propertys /sand financial loss caused by theft; and supports overall store safety and security.nbsp; This role requires vigilance, integrity, and the ability to make sound decisions to resolve challenging situations.nbsp; LPSSrsquo; work closely with loss prevention personnel and store leaders to ensure a secure shopping environment through effective loss prevention strategies and practices./span/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Essential Functions of the Position:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Post at the front of the store to be the overt impression of control for our customers and visual deterrence to potential shoplifters, vandalism, and other suspicious activities./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Actively greet customers as they enter the store, interact with community members, and de-escalate incidents./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Conduct regular patrols of the store to increase visual security presence, observe/report/address suspicious behaviors, deter theft and escalations, and interact with community members in service-related manners./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Recover merchandise from potential shoplifters in safe, service-oriented manners./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Collaborate and assist loss prevention personnel, store management, employees, and law enforcement officials to report and resolve theft and escalated incidents./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Implement and maintain loss prevention policies and procedures, adapting strategies to minimize risks./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Prepare and deliver daily summaries of incidents, interactions, merchandise recoveries, and other safety-related activities./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Perform other duties as assigned./span/li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Understand retail or grocery store operations, including sales and customer service skills./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws regarding theft, fraud, and retail security./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Ability and willingness to receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities./span/li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Skills:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Detect suspicious activities and identify potential security risks. /span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Strong attention to detail./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Possess good decision-making abilities./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Skills in de-escalating potentially volatile situations calmly and effectively. Capable of mediating conflicts and resolving issues./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact diplomatically with suspects, customers, and employees and write reports./span/li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Abilities:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Ability to make sound decisions quickly, under pressure, and in ambiguous situations./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Strong integrity and ethics, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately and make decisions that reflect the company's values./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Ability to adapt to changing situations, handle multiple incidents simultaneously, and operate effectively in a dynamic retail environment./span/li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Physical Requirements:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Must be able to move around the store and have stamina to stand for long periods, including walking, climbing stairs, and navigating crowded spaces./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs., including assisting loss prevention personnel in preventing theft, recovering merchandise from potential shoplifters, and respond to emergencies./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Must possess solid visual acuity to observe suspicious activities. Auditory acuity is required to detect sounds indicative of theft or other emergencies./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Sufficient manual dexterity to operate security equipment and perform tasks such as writing reports./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Must have the physical stamina to patrol the store premises./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Ability to bend, stoop, and reach as necessary during daily routines, and when interacting with community members or conducting physical security checks./span/li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Work Conditions:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Work Hours: Vary, with availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Environment: While primarily indoors, climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation, duties may occasionally require outdoor work in all weather conditions to monitor external incidents, assess security risks, and conduct exterior property checks./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Primary Work Stations: At or near the front doors of the store./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Dress Code: Uniform tops and badge provided by the company.nbsp; Self-provided non-ripped jeans or khakirsquo;s of approved colors (no shorts or cargo pants).nbsp; Close-toed shoes with adequate grip and approved colors/styles./span ul style="list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"A strong focus on maintaining a safe environment for customers, employees, and self. Adherence to health and safety guidelines is paramount, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required./span/li /ul /li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals at store locations./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Interaction: The candidate may encounter a range of situations, including dealing with difficult or confrontational individuals. The candidate must be able to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful or potentially volatile situations./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Trainings: First Aid/CPR trainings/certifications may be provided by the company in addition to potential other resources such as wearable technology, etc./span/li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"Minimum Qualifications:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: