Organized Retail Crime Manager
The MidAtlantic Division has an opening for an Organized Retail Crime Manager who will support the division with organized crime with retail. As the Organized Retail Crime Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies to prevent and combat organized retail crime activities. This role requires a keen understanding of loss prevention, security measures, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. This will be accomplished while preventing crime and loss to the company through policies and procedures, use of technology, strategies and training programs within the scope of Albertsons core values, while working closely with Operations and Division level associates.
Key responsibilities include :
- Design and execute comprehensive strategies to identify, prevent, and address organized retail crime incidents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into daily operations.
- Conduct thorough investigations into organized retail crime incidents, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports.
- Analyze data and trends to proactively identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, law enforcement, and external partners to enhance security measures.
- Work closely with regional and store-level management to ensure a consistent and effective approach to crime prevention.
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on recognizing and preventing organized retail crime.
- Raise awareness of security measures and best practices across the organization.
- Provide supervision to Division stores.
- Protect customers, associates, and company property.
- Promote the adherence to company policies and procedures, familiarize associates with company rules and regulations.
- Work closely (partnership) with Division Operations and staff.
- Monitor In-store and Distribution Center security programs (where applicable) and make recommendations to ensure effectives of these programs.
- Protect company assets to include, property against theft, illegal entry, and illegal activities.
- Develop shrink reduction and awareness strategies for all division and distribution (where applicable) facilities.
- Assign associates to tasks and supervise them in performance of work, setting goals, meeting objectives, and Albertsons' core values.
- Monitor the progress of Asset Protection programs, Safety programs (where applicable) and make recommendations to ensure effectiveness.
- Provide expert testimony in designated civil or criminal litigation.
- Manage and submit required reports to corporate and division senior management.
- Perform audits in retail stores, prepare and submit required reports for management review.
- Ensure proper maintenance of security programs designed to protect Customers, Associates and Company Assets.
- Identifies security problems, concerns in assigned locations.
- Oversee Asset Protection associate disciplinary problems.
Scope data includes :
Multiple state responsibilityVarying types of areas urban vs rural within one DivisionDistribution Center where applicableKnowledge and experience :
Education Level : College degree or equivalent work experience.Experience Level : 8+ years' experience as an Asset Protection Manager or equivalent Asset Protection retail experience.Bachelors degree in criminal justice, Business, or a related field.Proven experience in organized retail crime prevention and investigations.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.Skills and experiences include :
Knowledge of city, county, state penal codes, particularly those laws related to but not limited to shoplifting, arrest, courtroom demeanor, bad check collection, etc.Possess the initiative to help create and nurture a world class Asset Protection team through training programs, promotion of the department, identification of high achievers, etc.Possess the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results. Must have the ability to represent the Companys interest to outside parties.General knowledge of computer capabilities (word, excel, e-mail)Possess good communication skills, both oral and written as well as the ability to make effective presentations before groups. Possess strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptionsMultitasked oriented.Travel requirements :
Division-wide travel, up to 70%.Physical environment :
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.Incumbent could spend a majority of time traveling throughout the Division visiting retail units, attending hearings and arbitration, etc.Must have own transportation and be available for overnight travel.Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued.
The Albertsons Companies policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
The salary range is $81k to $110k annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.