Asset Protection Associate - N County Fair Mall

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports Shrinkage and Safety Awareness programs – Aids Store Management to communicate current shrinkage and safety topics.
• Conducting surveillance – Observes customers' and contractors' (CCTV/floor) activities to detect theft, fraud, or suspicious activity; collects investigative intelligence related to ORC activity and fraud; takes direction from AP management to monitor team member activity as needed; reports infractions of company policy to AP and/or store management.
• Detaining and Interviewing suspects – Conducts interviews in accordance with local laws and Company policy on customers and contractors suspected of theft; reports suspected fraud to AP management or Market Investigations as needed.
• Maintaining records – Creates and manages records using approved Company methods, properly retains evidence and disposes recovered merchandise.
• Participating in Court Hearings – Attends hearings, updates files and maintains relationships with local law enforcement.
• Supports Safety programs – Identifies and addresses potential hazards to customers and associates, takes initiative to correct minor hazards, conducts incident investigations and completes associated reports.
• Supports Internal investigations – Takes direction from AP management to collect evidence regarding internal investigations; acts as an interview witness as needed.
• Performs responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures in order to drive sales and profit.

• AP knowledge – Learn and stay up to date on Company policy and procedures relating to loss prevention and relevant local legal requirements.
• Balanced Temperament – Maintains composure and handles high‑stress situations in a calm and effective manner; handles difficult situations with discretion.
• Results – Solves problems and makes smart decisions that drive sales, profit or customer service; executes work efficiently and effectively; inspires strong performance in self and others.
• Ownership – Provides great customer service; cooperates and builds positive, inclusive and respectful relationships; takes accountability for actions and outcomes.
• Intensity – Proactively finds ways to improve the customer experience; shows confidence and courage to do what’s right; takes action with energy and urgency.

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, term life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.

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Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company’s product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop – from  to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Pay Range: USD $19.00/hr – $23.75/hr.