Retail Crime Investigator
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Weis Markets is a grocery retailer focused on teamwork and community growth, offering diverse career opportunities.
Summary:
The applicant will investigate and resolve external theft, providing guidance to the Asset Protection teams. A Bachelor's degree and prior retail loss prevention experience are required.
Requirements:
Credentials: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business, or related field
Experience: one (1) year retail loss prevention experience in a retail store environment
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
- Investigate and resolve external theft (Shoplifting, Organized Retail Crime, etc.).
- Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates intelligence on individuals and groups involved in organizational retail crime.
- Thoroughly documents information gathered to aid in successful prosecution.
- Provides guidance to store Asset Protection teams on investigative plans.
- Operate the store CCTV system.
- Conduct undercover surveillances.
- Act as a liaison between Weis Markets and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Refers cases to law enforcement for prosecution.
- Professionally represent Weis Markets in court hearings and mediations.
- Effectively manage time and scheduling to best suit the company’s needs including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights.
- Travel to multiple locations within an assigned area and provide investigative support.
- Partners with Store Management and associates to best protect the company assets.
- Supports stores in cases of significant business disruptions (robbery, protests, natural disasters, etc.).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not directly supervise associates.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business, or related field preferred, plus one (1) year retail loss prevention experience in a retail store environment.