Asset Protection Specialist

Location

Colorado

• Protect company assets through execution of safety initiatives, inventory recovery, and internal/external theft reduction programs.
• Assist with reduction of lost inventory, time, and assets; monitor surveillance equipment and partner with the district asset protection manager in the implementation and oversight of AP initiatives.
• Identify, observe, and apprehend shoplifters and others involved in criminal activity impacting the company.
• Conduct plainclothes surveillance to detect internal and external loss within a store environment.
• Conduct internal and external investigations and report findings to appropriate stakeholders; apprehend individuals involved in illegal acts.
• Testify in court and labor hearings on behalf of the company.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures, when carrying out responsibilities.
• Test functionality of store AP equipment (EAS, Lane Hawk, CCTV, etc.) during store visits.
• Partner with law enforcement and prepare case reports for criminal prosecution.
• Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of AP strategies at store level.
• Support the district asset protection manager (APM) in execution of AP initiatives.
• Travel to locations throughout the division and maintain ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends.
• Conduct physical security checks; make recommendations to prevent loss and improve profitability.
• Identify and resolve conditions/behaviors that affect shrink, safety, and profitability by auditing for compliance and communicating AP awareness.
• Serve as a district and division liaison to identify and develop solutions to reduce waste.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Ability to diffuse confrontational situations.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Ability to provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1 year of retail asset protection experience.
• Any multi-store asset protection experience.
• Wicklander Certification.
• Operational knowledge of CCTV systems.
• Ability to conduct investigations and report findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Experience with plainclothes surveillance to detect loss within a store environment.
• Ability to assist with external and internal investigations.
• Experience in testifying in court and labor hearings on behalf of a company.
• Ability to travel to locations throughout the division and maintain a varied schedule, including weekends.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment.