Retail Loss Prevention Specialist - Bakersfield, United States - Vallarta Supermarkets

Vallarta Supermarkets

Verified Company

Bakersfield, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Title:
Asset Protection Detective.

Classification:
Non-Exempt.

Reports to:
Asset Protection District Manager.

Pay Range:
$20.50- $23.00.

Job DescriptionThe compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Position OverviewThe responsibility of the Asset Protection Detective consists of apprehending suspects who commit shoplifting crimes and completing/submitting necessary reports in a timely manner. The AP Detective maintains constant communication with store management and uniformed security guards working together as a team to prevent losses. The AP Detective appears in court for restitution and prosecution of crimes committed against Vallarta Supermarkets.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct external theft investigations including working undercover and apprehending suspects committing shoplifting crimes.
Recover assets and make safe apprehensions.
Ensure compliance with company Asset Protection Department apprehension guidelines.
Complete incident reports and submit to corporate office.
Must be able to write clear and concise crime reports that can later be used in court.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with suspects of shoplifting, law enforcement officers, and store management.
Asset Protection Detectives must be able to testify in court concerning any criminal or civil case.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior loss prevention experience in theft apprehensions preferred but not required.
Must possess the ability to make good sound decisions under stressful situations.
Must be able to maintain/manage confidential information.
Must be able to stand/walk the sales floor for the entire scheduled shift.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays appropriate to retail business needs.
Must be able to submit and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Must be at least 18.

Physical Demands:

May also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
Requires prolonged standing.
This position requires travel between locations in the district based on business needs, multi store location position must be available to travel.
Typical physical demands or activities include up to 6 to 8 hours standing/walking. Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and at times using reasonable physical contact in order to execute an arrest within the company guidelines and law.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is nonexempt level position; the schedule would be based on a business necessity and coordinated through the reporting Asset Protection District Manager.
Available to a flexible schedule based on business needs.
Open to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive, and employees may perform other duties as directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives._

Vallarta Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws.

Vallarta Supermarkets participates in the E-verify program.

Pay:
$ $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: