Loss Prevention Lead / junior Security Investigator, SEARS
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Mississauga, ON, CANADA;
Job Category: Retail, Security, Health And Safety
Industry: Retail
Number Of Positions: 1
Date Posted: Apr 28, 2009 (on SEAR careers’ webpage)
Contact E-mail: phowie2@sears.ca
Unit Name: Dixie Outlet 1226
Compensation Type: Hourly
Pay Range: $12.21 – $17.44
Band Level: 5
Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs
Channel/Dept: 731R
Reports to: Resources Protection (Cluster) Manager
Duration of Posting 10 Days
As Canada’s largest Full Line department store retailer, Sears provides a fast-paced, innovative and team oriented environment. We are committed to excellence in everything we do, including the protection of our corporate assets, and the assurance of the health and safety of our associates and our customers. Sears has become an industry leader in Resources Protection, and has established strong credibility with the various law enforcement agencies across the country.
Are you a team leader who has the attention for detail and good judgement needed to lead a team in safeguarding associates, customers and company assets? Then consider Security Lead as a possible next step in your career path.
As a key member of the Resources Protection Security team, this position is primarily responsible for performing security, safety and fire/emergency related duties, as well as supervising other Investigators, in order to reduce losses and maintain a safe environment for customers and associates. This includes:
• Providing supervision/leadership to staff reporting, scheduling and assigning work, conducting performance reviews, and coaching/advising on Resource Protection concerns/issues;
• Detecting, apprehending and individuals engaged in security theft and fraudulent activities, including completing investigation and related reports and cooperating with police agencies and the criminal justice system;
• Investigating internal matters (e.g., employee defalcations, operating close-circuit television, using point of sales exception reports, etc.);
• Participating in implementation of associate communication/education programs aimed at increasing theft awareness and preventing loss;
• Monitoring and responding to alarms and other emergency situations; and
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, by investigating health/safety issues, educating associates, participating in health and safety committee, etc.
The ideal job candidate will have good customer service skills and some experience as a junior Security Investigator. Other qualifications for this job include:
• Good verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Good attention to detail
• Basic computer skill (Microsoft Office)
This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and broaden your experience in the field of security and loss prevention, which can lead to positions of increased responsibility.
We recommend that all associates should have completed a minimum of 12 months in their current role, should have their performance in good standing and should have discussed their career development plans with their current manager, before applying to internal roles. Any associates who do not meet these requirements may be screened from the hiring process.
Please be advised that only those associates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY:
Job Posting Code: RESPROTOPP
Contact E-mail: phowie2@sears.ca
