Job Description

MEET US AT THE AP AND SECURITY JOB FAIR ON WEDNESDAY MAY 25TH FOR LIVE INTERVIEWS AND JOB OFFERS! LOCATION: 8510 PAINTER AVE., SUITE L, WHITTIER, CA 90242 TIME: 9AM - 3PM

Position Summary:

The 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.

The Asset Protection Agent is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Conduct external theft investigations including working undercover and apprehend 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
• 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
• Local candidates only

FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company Paid Basic Life $10,000 & Basic AD&D $10,000
• 401K
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick leave

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