Asset Protection Lead

Grand Forks Scheels
2800 S Columbia Road
BLG 1
Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maximize the effectiveness of the Asset Protection Team through continuous training per Scheels' expectations and policies
• Elevate the customer experience by maintaining a highly visible appearance to create a welcoming and safe environment for customers and associates
• Complete routine audits that include commission, employee purchase, and time clock expectations, and prepare detailed and accurate reports promptly
• Conduct safety walks per a routine to identify, solve, follow up, and raise awareness for all Scheels staff
• Protect company assets, including associates, customers, merchandise, and the physical structure of the store
• Conduct surveillance visually and/or by effectively utilizing surveillance equipment throughout the store
• Properly obtain, store, and log all relevant evidence per Scheels procedures, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Assist in investigating irregularities in Firearms regarding compliance or process concerns.
• Collaborate with Leadership to monitor store compliance per Scheels' policies and expectations
• Take appropriate action per Scheels' standards and expectations to prevent theft, apprehending individuals engaged in theft when prevention is not effective
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or early morning hours based on business needs

Education & Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety, or a related field preferred and/or 2-3 years of experience
• Experience in leading associates at a high level
• Preference for candidates with prior Loss prevention (2-3 years) and/or Scheels leadership experience
• Proven track record of strong communication and organization skills
• Currently certified or willing to become certified in CPR and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum, aka pepper spray) foam deployment

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits:
At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan…