Asset Protection Specialist

Company	Unclaimed BaggageSee more
Address	Scottsboro, AL
Form of work	Full-Time
Category	Information Technology

Job description

Location: Unclaimed Baggage: Retail
Position: Asset Protection Specialist

Grade Level: 3

Basic Job Function: To protect our most important assets: People, Property, and Product. To focus on safety and loss prevention in our Retail Facilities. Administers all security programs to minimize losses and protect company assets for retail. Monitors and Records theft occurrences. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures in security and Asset Protection.

Preferred Candidate Will Possess:

Retail operations experience
Security and loss prevention knowledge
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to keep information confidential
Professional image in appearance, words and actions
Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy
Ability to perceive situations accurately
Ability to maintain fair, consistent set of standards, using judgment
Analysis skills and computer literacy
Effective oral and written communication skills

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide a welcoming and safe shopping experience for guests by maintaining security and general store safety
Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures
Provide shrink prevention training to store managers and retail team members
Perform store safety, security and loss prevention audits
Monitor store compliance regarding Asset Protection and report gaps to the President of the Company
Responsible for security procedures being carried thru
Must become familiar with closed circuit monitoring system
Communicate with outside vendors who deal with security equipment
Do minor repair and maintenance on security cameras
Investigate store inventory and cash losses
Communicate with local law enforcement when necessary
Represent Company in court proceedings related to apprehensions
Work closely with managers on internal theft
Work closely with managers on as need basis with team member exits
Demonstrate knowledge of company policies and procedures
Take daily store deposits to bank
Collect and deliver cash register start-ups when needed
Responsible for preparing & conducting periodic safety training

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time
Ability to do moderate lifting

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Computer and typing skills necessary
Preferred 1-2 years experience in this field or related area

Schedule Requirements:

Full time; 36-40 hour work week
Varied schedule with Saturdays required
Holidays required (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Wednesday before Thanksgiving
“Black Friday” (day after Thanksgiving) & the Saturday after Thanksgiving are required
Annual Ski Event (1st Saturday in November)
Occasionally may require “after hours” responsibilities /duties

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to Asset Protection Manager

ABOUT UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE:

Unclaimed Baggage is the nation’s only buyer and repurposer of lost luggage, offering a second life to a treasure trove of goods that airlines and other travel/hospitality companies have been unable to reunite with their former owners. It’s 50,000 square foot brick-and-mortar retail store in Scottsboro, Alabama draws over a million visitors a year from all 50 states and around the world. Besides clothing, jewelry, footwear, electronics, eyewear and sporting goods, shoppers might find anything from a kimono to a shrunken head, vintage collectibles or a zebra skin, complete with ears and tail. This one-of-a-kind business has attracted media attention for decades in outlets ranging from The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, The New York Times, BuzzFeed, Discovery Channel and more for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at incredible value. The company also runs a philanthropic foundation called Reclaimed for Good, providing worldwide charities with millions of dollars’ worth of items like unsellable medical supplies and equipment, clothing, and eyeglasses. In 2020, this family-owned business celebrated its 50th anniversary and successfully launched its first online store. Within days of it’s launch, www.unclaimedbaggage.com welcomed over a million visitors to it’s site, shopping from every state in the country. Top 10 states by e-commerce customer range from coast to coast every week, showing the strength of this unique brand. Learn about Unclaimed Baggage at www.unclaimedbaggage.com or connect online through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

OUR CULTURE

Our Mission is to: “Redeem the lost, unclaimed, and rejected for the glory of God.”
We have the stability of our 50+ year history, combined with a highly entrepreneurial mindset, constantly changing and improving for growth. Our principles are rooted in a distinctly Judeo-Christian worldview. We are not perfect and do not always get it right, but we genuinely seek to honor God in all we do.

Our Values in Action are: