Asset Protection Security Specialist; HR

Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)

Apply for the Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR) role at Fred Meyer.

Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short, and civil liabilities; reduce shrink and improve margins. All associates must perform all tasks safely, consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws, while demonstrating Fred Meyer’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Location:

Portland, Oregon.

$22.00/hr – $26.00/hr

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through the industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Retail security experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Ability to continue education.
• High school diploma, GED, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age (21 in Alaska).
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• Model customer‑first behavior; deliver and encourage excellent customer service.
• Detect, deter, and/or detain external theft suspects.
• Reduce customer and associate dishonesty by initiating and encouraging actions to prevent external and internal theft.
• Monitor large shrink areas in stores.
• Report incidents to the asset protection manager.
• Support customer and associate relations through communication and training.
• Provide credible court testimony.
• Identify areas of high theft.
• Verify compliance with corporate policies.
• Promote and follow company initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, overtime, and weekends on a regular basis.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.