Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Kroger - Kent, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Kent, WA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Asset Protection Security Specialist at Fred Meyer is responsible for preventing and reducing loss due to bad debt, cash discrepancies, and civil liabilities. This role focuses on reducing shrink and improving profit margins while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legal regulations. The specialist will also promote a culture of safety and integrity within the organization, embodying the company's core values of respect, honesty, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.