Job Overview:

The Asset Protection Specialist will conduct surveillance and investigations into internal theft/fraud and/or vendor fraud as directed by the District Asset Protection Manager. This position will be responsible for monitoring reports to identify internal or vendor theft/fraud.  The Asset Protection Specialist will witness or conduct associate interviews as directed, appearing in court as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be a CCTV expert; conduct surveillances, document unusual activity, and gather patterns on potential internal theft/fraud situations.

•  At the direction of DAPM, conduct investigations into suspected theft and fraud.  Conduct general loss interviews, vendor surveillance, and cash over/short investigations as needed.

• Work closely with AP auditor and AP ORC Investigator to determine any internal connections to external crimes or to vendor crimes.

• At the conclusion of an investigation, properly document all steps taken in the case reporting system; prepare video and documentary evidence sufficient for law enforcement and later for any court proceedings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Wicklander/Zulawski Interviewing and Interrogation certification preferred.

• LP Foundation LPQ or LPC certification preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years of Asset Protection experience preferred.

• Familiarity with CCTV system operation.

• Experience with case report writing preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Well organized.

• Creative and self-motivated.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Skilled with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Travel 30% - 50% required, occasional overnight trips.

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned-brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural, and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Onsite, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, etc.

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