Area Asset Protection Specialist

Overview
REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
REI is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, multicultural organization. To fulfill our brand promise of enabling a life well-lived outside for everyone, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
This multi-store role contributes to REI's success by mitigating and reducing shrink (including theft and fraud by customers and employees) and increasing physical security for people and products in the assigned retail store locations.
Primary responsibilities of what you would do:

• Develops and compiles documentation related to comprehensive investigations into a variety of risk or loss situations within the retail store.
• Coordinates law enforcement activity and compiles case files for prosecuting attorneys; works closely with law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys monitoring progress and providing additional information and data in support of law enforcement investigations and cases.
• Detain shoplifters and recover stolen merchandise.
• When requested by HQ Asset Protection or the Legal Department, represents REI in court.
• Monitors and assesses physical security of assigned retail stores and works with HQ Asset Protection on any issues of security.
• Administers Asset Protection training program for stores to build Asset Protection capacity and expertise among store management and staff.
• Support market stores with Asset Protection services, when directed by HQ Asset Protection.
• Adheres to REI's and HQ Asset Protection's policies and procedures and ensures that such policies and procedures are implemented throughout the store.
• Collaborates with HQ Asset Protection and the store managers to establish and deepen the understanding and support of in-store Asset Protection activities.
• Participates in periodic training and subject matter updates provided by HQ Asset Protection.
• Provides evaluations of store specific Asset Protection strengths and opportunities.
• Provides consistent reporting to Field Asset Protection leadership on opportunities and ideas for enhancement of Asset Protection activities and outcomes in the stores.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years loss prevention/Asset Protection/security experience in a retail store setting with a national brand (or equivalent experience)
• External theft investigations and apprehensions
• Internal theft investigations
• Internal interview trained (preferably Wicklander & Zulawski program)
• Report writing / case management.
• Physical inventory processes
• Inventory shrink analysis and action plan collaboration.
• Understanding of retail business operations and processes
• Physical security systems - CCTV, burglar alarms, EAS, security hardware
• Assessment of operational processes execution
• Training Asset Protection awareness skills to management and staff
• Safety procedures/inspections in a retail environment Preferred Qualifications:
• Has provided multi-store support as needed and as assigned by a supervisor.
• Has supported new store AP vendor operations and turn-over processes.
• CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certified.
• Loss Prevention Certified (LP Foundation)
• Store Operations background

REI hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We remain deeply committed to making the Co-op a place where everyone can feel safe and be themselves. Join us.
Closing
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity - that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.
REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
Pay Range
$24.38 - $36.59 per hour