Full-Time Loss Prevention Officer

KOHLS

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Rockford, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Loss Prevention Officer is responsible for reducing shortage by executing theft deterrence programs and conducting internal and external investigations. This includes monitoring store activities via CCTV, partnering with law enforcement, and maintaining accurate investigation records.

Qualifications

You have the ability to work independently and possess strong customer service skills to prevent theft and recover merchandise. You are detail-oriented and can make quick decisions to protect the company's interests while upholding confidential information.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CCTV

Google applications

surveillance techniques

apprehension techniques

Job Description

Required Morning and Evening Availability

About the Role

As Loss Prevention Officer, you will improve company profitability by executing company programs around external theft deterrence and internal investigations to drive shortage reduction. You will influence associates to increase awareness of external theft and internal investigations. 

What You’ll Do

  • Create partnerships with store, law enforcement, and local network groups

  • Monitor customer and associate activities in the store and take appropriate action to prevent theft and recover merchandise through customer service in compliance with Company Guidelines

  • Conducts surveillance of external theft using CCTV surveillance equipment

  • Assist in internal theft investigations in compliance with Company Guidelines

  • Accurately complete and maintain all external and internal theft investigation case records according to Kohl’s standards

  • Act as a representative on behalf of Kohl’s on legal proceedings as needed

  • Inform Supervisors and Store Management of shortage control opportunities

  • Monitor store alarm system and EAS system

  • Support Loss Prevention awareness in the store

  • Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

  • Ability to work independently with initiative

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Ability to make quick decisions in the company’s best interest

  • Uphold confidential information and investigations

  • Detail-oriented

Preferred

  • Prior experience or education in Loss Prevention, security or law enforcement

  • Knowledge of surveillance and apprehension techniques

  • Knowledge of or ability to learn Google applications and various other computer programs



Pay Range: $16.65 - $26.15

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).  

KOHLS

Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 60 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app.
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