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Albertsons Companies · 2 days ago

Loss Prevention Specialist

4060 RYAN ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Albertsons Companies is a leading grocery retailer, and they are seeking a Loss Prevention Specialist to prevent loss and control shrink in their stores. The role involves monitoring for theft, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with law enforcement as necessary.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryMeat and PoultryRetail

Responsibilities

Prevent loss and control shrink by performing loss prevention activities and monitoring related company policies and programs throughout the store

Deter, detect, and apprehend individuals committing theft or other crimes against Albertsons at store level

Assist in other areas related to Loss Prevention as required by the Loss Prevention Manager

Provide a safe and secure store environment for customers, associates, and vendors

Monitor checkout area for consumer fraud, associate dishonesty, and compliance with cash handling and register policies

Follow up on front-end exception report transactions as directed by the Loss Prevention Manager

Observe customers throughout the store to monitor shrink control, safety, and customer service

Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with state/local laws and company policy

Cooperate with and respond to requests from police departments, courts, and other public agencies under Loss Prevention or Corporate Counsel direction

Monitor receiving area and conduct delivery audits to detect vendor fraud, associate dishonesty, and compliance with receiving policies

Assist management with loss prevention-related inspections

Respond to Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) alarms

Maintain equipment related to loss prevention and physical security (CCTV, EAS systems, intrusion alarms)

Conduct store inspections/audits to ensure compliance with shrink control and physical security policies; document violations and advise management and Loss Prevention Manager

Conduct internal and vendor investigations as directed by the Loss Prevention Manager

Perform other duties as assigned by the Loss Prevention Manager

Participate in the store’s Safety Committee

Report unsafe associate conduct to store management and Loss Prevention Manager

Report unsafe conditions and take immediate remedial action when imminent hazards exist

Report deficiencies in food safety standards and take immediate remedial action when freshness or quality standards are not met

Communicate with management on all loss prevention issues

Train associates on loss prevention programs or policies as directed by the Loss Prevention Manager

Develop trust, credibility, and rapport with store management and associates

Maintain good working relationships with local police, law enforcement agencies, and court personnel

Compile, submit, and communicate routine statistical data to the Division Loss Prevention office as required

Qualification

Loss PreventionSurveillance SystemsBasic Math SkillsCommunication SkillsBasic Computer SkillsTeamworkConflict Resolution

Required

Must be at least 20 years of age

High school education or equivalent required; college degree preferred

Must pass a drug test

Subject to criminal background check; no felony convictions or convictions related to theft, violence, sexual misconduct, or other factors that could endanger Albertsons' reputation or assets

Ability to read, understand, and interpret signs, shelf labels, and date codes

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for compiling and reporting data

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to learn and apply company manuals, loss prevention policies, and practices

Ability to handle confrontational situations and respond quickly to incidents

Basic computer skills for email and report access

Night and weekend work required