Loss Prevention Specialist

Position Overview

As a Loss Prevention Specialist, you will identify merchandise, financial and property losses occurring from known or suspected internal or external sources by utilizing surveillance, procedures and camera systems. You will also investigate employee or customer activities that may involve suspicious or inappropriate activities to prevent losses and maintain and train personnel on physical security systems and locks.

Job Description

• Availability : Open
• Shift : Morning, Day, Evening (Varies Per Store Needs)
• Schedule : Available Upon Interview
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Location: Piggly Wiggly - 123 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Description

• •Apprehend persons involved in the theft or destruction of store property by patrolling the stores, effective surveillance and direct observation.
• •Assist in the prosecution of persons involved in theft, destruction of company property or inappropriate behavior at the workplace.
• •Effectively communicate with store owners, managers, upper management and law enforcement via statements, forms, emails, telephone, and in-person communications.
• •Provide training on for company members and retail customers on camera and alarm systems, loss prevention activities and other loss prevention systems and programs, where applicable.
• •Train store and company personnel in loss prevention activities.
• •Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
• •Maintain proper functioning of physical security systems.
• •Testify in civil or criminal court proceedings as necessary.
• •Coordinate with risk management, human resources or upper management to assist in fact-finding investigations.
• •Identify and report security and safety concerns within the shopping environment.
• •Recommend methods, systems or processes to reduce risk exposure.
• •Install and repair camera systems as needed.
• •Travel Required:Yes

Environment

• •Store : Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• •Store : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• •Store : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• •Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• •Specialized Knowledge : Knowledge of store layouts and general operations of supermarkets; Knowledge of security policies and procedures
• •Special Skills : Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect and track data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete variables in difficult circumstances;
• •Physical abilities: : Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with store owners/managers, department employees, the store's co-workers, customers, and clients; Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read, understand, and/or present effectively the necessary communications to the workforce or independent store operators;required to sit; stand; and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls;must frequently walk, talk or hear, and reach with the hands and arms; occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel;;must occasionally exert or lift up to 75 pounds and frequently exert or lift moderate amounts of weight; requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and sufficient visual acuity to check and verify invoices and other written documents;• Have sufficient physical mobility or agility to be able to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies and sufficient dexterity to disassemble and clean power equipment, if necessary;
• •Other: : Be able to pass company-directed training programs or modules and other necessary certifications;

Years Of Experience

2-5 : Experience in retail operations with successful participation and training in loss prevention; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Associate Degree - General Studies

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

PW Retail Foods LLC

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.