Loss Prevention Investigator

Loss Prevention Investigator

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Loss Prevention Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Loss Prevention Investigator is part of an ever-changing environment who is responsible for partnering with store operational teams and LP Management to identify and deter external and internal dishonesty. Investigators use analytical data and reporting, evidence gathering, CCTV video surveillance, interviews, and law enforcement collaboration to resolve incidents and build solid cases.    

Essential Functions

1. Investigate and identify dishonest personnel within the company.
2. Investigate deceptive behaviors.
3. Conduct internal misappropriation investigations.
4. Initiate investigations on vendor theft, employee theft and inventory shrink.
5. Execute and implement shrink reduction procedures.
6. Interview witnesses and suspects and develop detailed reports on all conducted investigations.
7. Actively support law enforcement with prosecutions and investigations to solve incidents of theft, fraud and Organized Retail Crimes.
8. Effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing with the members of management related to investigations
9. Accurately complete incident reports and maintain organized records for legal proceedings.

Competencies

1. Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
2. Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
3. Initiative: Spotting opportunities within a circle of influence; anticipating threats and acting on them; self-starting rather than waiting passively until the situation demands action.
4. Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
5. Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
6. Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well-organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Must be able to perform repetitious hand/eye movement,
2. Must be able to sit for long periods
3. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
4. Must have reliable transportation

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel
0 – 10% Travel

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 2 Year Degree

Preferred Experience

1. 2 Year degree
2. 2 years’ experience within a Loss Prevention and/or Security department.
3. 2 years retail sales operations.
4. Wicklander/Zulawski (WZ) Interview/Interrogation certification a plus.
5. Excellent communication skills in person, via email and on the telephone.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook. Ability to maintain the utmost level of confidentiality and discretion. Candidates must be able to utilize good, sound judgement and tact. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize those tasks accordingly. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

AAP/EEO Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Serves as the single point of contact for the business.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.