What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Protection Specialist position at Kroger?
Company Name:Fred Meyer
Position Type:Employee
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Minimum Pay Range:19.25
Maximum Pay Range:22.60
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
The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.
To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.
Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.
Health & Well-being Benefits:
- Health care benefits
- Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
- Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
- Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
- Associate discounts
Growth and Development Benefits:
- Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
- Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career
We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!
Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight
Regions: West
States: Washington
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