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Asset Protection Detective
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Loss Prevention or Asset Protection Specialist supervises shoppers to deter theft of merchandise or assets from the building. They may manage a security team.
$41,584 / year median in Illinois
-27% projected decline
Job Description
What You Will Do Use surveillance techniques to help identify and apprehend individuals who shoplift and dishonest employees Understand and leverage de-escalation tools in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our customers and colleagues Recover stolen merchandise Research and provide statements and evidence to support investigations Prepare reports on theft incidents, investigations, and audits Maintain strict compliance with the law and company policies regarding apprehensions, searches, and evidence preservation Build and maintain partnerships with store colleagues, as well as outside groups, such as law enforcement Testify in court for criminal and civil cases Train colleagues on protocols to help protect company assets Respond to alarm conditions and work on special assignments Facilitate first aid for customers and colleagues Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities Who You Are Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality A resourceful self-starter who can adapt quickly to changing priorities Ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers Enjoy working as part of a team, as well as independently Obtain and maintain required licenses, trainings, and certifications For jobs in New York, a current New York State Security Guard License is required High School Diploma or equivalent Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform Walking, standing for extended periods; bursts of quick movement Apprehension of subjects in accordance with company policy Requires hearing, close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above eye level Ability to spend long periods of time in enclosed areas Lifting and moving items up to 30 pounds