Part Time Asset Protection Associate

Part Time Asset Protection AssociateDo you love sports, fitness, fashion, or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.Compensation: Starting at $16.00 per hourSchedule: Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 9a.m. and 9p.m., Monday-Saturday, 10a.m. and 6p.m., Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Availability of two weekends per month is required, three is preferred. Average hours per week is 15-20ResponsibilitiesAsset ProtectionCommunicate with leadership regarding encounters and investigationsMaintain a professional relationship with local authorities and law enforcement agenciesCollaborate with law enforcement and other local retailers to identify organized retail crime threatsAssist leadership with cash handling and transfersObserve customers and associates for potential acts of theft or fraudTaking appropriate action to prevent theft, apprehending individuals engaged in theft activity when prevention is not effectiveConducting surveillance and apprehension of external theft suspects in compliance with company ethical standards and apprehension guidelinesMonitor video via CCTV and conduct on-site interviewsMaintaining all apprehension and investigation records according to company standardsDeveloping and maintaining knowledge and use of CCTV surveillance equipmentAssisting in monitoring store compliance with company policies and procedures relating to theft deterrence, safety, and operational controls, as assigned by the supervisorMaintain a high visible deterrent to crime and positively influence the security incident rate as well as assist with inventory controlsSafetyHelp mitigate security risks to provide a safer environment for employees and customersWelcome all customers, visitors, and vendors professionally and assist them in locating staff within the storesIssue electric handicapped shopping carts to customers and assist in obtaining wheelchairs and shopping cartsExamine and properly tag property being brought into the stores including personal property, equipment for service, and firearmsWatch facilities and parking areas on foot. Direct traffic during special events or heavy customer traffic, while enforcing parking regulationsMake regularly scheduled floor and exterior walks to ensure the safety and security of the customers and facilityComplete monthly reports on safe or non-safe practices found on the sales floor or backstocksFirst ResponderHelp customers and staff with vehicle break-downs and lock-outs and retrieve shopping carts from parking areasReact as necessary and assist in handling any situations – shoplifting, medical emergencies, and inclement weatherAbility to work assigned schedules which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.RequirementsCustomer ServiceGenuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers, and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile, and a genuine "Thank you"CultureApproach daily tasks, projects, and follow-up communication with energy and a sense of urgencyCultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impactShow respect and appreciation for others and ScheelsArrive to work and meetings 10 minutes earlyTeam MentalityGenuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or rewardTeach-abilityConsistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge, and accept critical feedbackAbility to adapt to a changing work environmentAbility to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation, and spellingDress CodeMeets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of a professional, clean, and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers, and business partnersEfficiencyDemonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlinesEducation & Experience:High School Diploma/GED College graduate preferredProven track record of strong communication and organization skillsPreference for candidates with prior Loss prevention (2-3 years)Currently certified or willing to become certified in CPR and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum aka pepper spray) foam deploymentScheduleAbility to work nights, weekends, and/or early morning hours based on business needs.Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties to minimize the risk of injury.Benefits: To see a full list of benefit offerings from Scheels, visit scheels.com/careers.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYScheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status concerning public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.