JOB DETAILS
Asset Protection Security Specialist (HR)
CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationAnchorage
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
About The Company
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™.
Founded in 1883 as a single grocery store in Cincinnati, The Kroger Co. has grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift.
We operate under a variety of banner names, including supermarket and retail brands Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Dillons, Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, Pick ’n Save and City Market. Beyond grocery, our pharmacy teams care for customers at more than 2,200 locations nationwide.
Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items.
The Kroger story is driven by its people. Many of our associates come for a job and discover a career, supported by talent and leadership development, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement and more than 16 Associate Resource Groups. Together, we are creating the future of grocery retail.
We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities.
To learn more about us, visit TheKrogerCo.com. To explore careers, visit TheKrogerCo.com/careers.
About the Role
Position Summary:
Prevent and reduce loss due to bad debt, cash over/short and civil liabilities; reduce shrink and improve margins. Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
- Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
- Detect, deter and/or detain external theft suspects
- Reduce customer and associate dishonesty by initiating and encouraging actions to prevent external and internal theft
- Monitor large shrink areas in stores
- Report incidents to the asset protection manager
- Support customer and associate relations through communication and training
- Provide credible court testimony
- Identify areas of high theft
- Verify compliance with corporate policies
- Promote and follow company initiatives
- Maintain flexibility to work any shift, overtime and weekends on a regular basis
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures and organizational structure
- Bachelors degree in criminal justice
- Retail security experience
- Law enforcement experience
- Ability to continue education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a combination of relevant education and experience
- Minimum 18 years of age/21 years of age in Alaska
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
- Familiarity with loss prevention terms and processes
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills
Key Skills
Loss preventionRetail securitySurveillanceIncident reportingConflict resolutionCustomer serviceMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationTrainingAttention to detailConfidentialityTask prioritizationCompliance monitoringCourt testimony
Categories
Security & SafetyRetailCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Asset Protection Security Specialist is responsible for preventing and reducing loss due to theft, cash discrepancies, and civil liabilities. They must monitor store areas, deter theft, and provide credible court testimony while maintaining a safe environment for customers and associates.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
151522
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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