Company Name:Ralphs Grocery Company
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Minimum Pay Range:20.00
Maximum Pay Range:24.50

Position Summary

The Asset Protection investigator is a full-time hourly employee reporting directly to the Asset Protection Leadership Team. This role will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of Asset Protection, investigations, physical security, and safety for Ralph’s associates.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage all inbound and outbound investigations.
• Review and audit procedures of all inbound and outbound merchandise.
• Conduct quality inspections on packaging and documentation ensuring all Asset Protection measures have been adhered too.
• Conduct shortage and safety and vendor inspections and communicate findings to Asset Protection Leadership.
• Participate in the training of employees to increase Asset Protection awareness.
• Take an active role in identifying all forms of loss.
• Assist in identifying short/shrink trends and introduce solutions to reduce them.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Asset Protection Leadership Team.
• Assists with exceptions-based issues and leadership as assigned.
• Identify, investigate, and bring to closure incidents of internal theft, external theft, and fraud cases as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Law Enforcement.
• Maintain all employee ID badge issuance and access control standards,
• Conduct High Value Investigations

Minimum Position Qualifications

• 3 years of Asset Protection experience (store environment preferred).
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and move 50lbs of merchandise and supplies.
• Ability to work well with all levels of leadership.
• Experience operating and monitoring CCTV systems.
• Effective communicator (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrates the skill and willingness to take initiative and to proactively anticipate organizational needs including the ability to meet deadlines as required.
• Ability to accurately record incidents by writing clear and concise reports.
• Ability to work in a fast pace and changing environment with tremendous growth.

Desired Previous Experience/Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Wicklander Certification
• 3 years of retail asset protection experience
• Any multi-store asset protection experience
• Operational knowledge of CCTV systems

The expected hourly rate for this role is $20.00 to $24.50. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity.

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) with Company Match plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Associate discounts

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): Day; Evening
Regions: West

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to perform a drug test, in accordance with local law & regulations?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law & regulations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Security: 3 years (Preferred)
• Loss prevention: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person