Asset Protection Associate - River Oaks Shpg Cntr

  • JC Penney
  • Calumet City, Illinois
  • Full Time

Shrink

  • Observes activities to detect theft, fraud, or suspicious activity; collects investigative evidence utilizing CCTV and observations from the sales floor. Follows AP Directives and Company policy when making apprehensions.
  • Executes required Company investigation routines to identify and resolve theft, and properly documents all stages
  • Conducts external interviews in accordance with local laws and Company policy with customers and contractors suspected of theft.
  • Reports suspected fraud (i.e., credit / check and refund fraud) and infractions of company policy to AP and/or Store leadership
  • Creates and manages records using approved Company methods for reporting apprehension, witness statements, retention of evidence, and disposition of recovered merchandise.
  • Based on direction from Asset Protection leadership, will collect evidence and/or monitor associate activity as needed regarding internal investigations and/or serve as an interview witness.
  • Proactively identifies potential acts of theft and fraud by observing associate/customer activity, exception reports and referrals.
  • Investigates suspicious behavior (collects intelligence, documents behavior, etc.).
  • Attends court hearings as required and updates appropriate files with related outcomes; maintains professional relationship with local law enforcement.
  • Travels to stores as necessary.
  • Analyzes intelligence on individuals and booster groups involved in theft.

Safe and Secure

  • Supports a safety culture through impressions of control, coaching, and recognition.
  • Provides support by aiding store leadership in morning meetings to communicate current shrinkage and safety topics to associates
  • Provides support by walking the store to identify potential hazards that could result in customer or associate injury; Takes initiative to correct minor hazards on floor while reporting larger concerns or consistent issues to leadership.
  • Provides emergency or critical incident response.
  • Assists with incident investigations and completes associated reports.
  • May assist with Asset Protection audits.
  • Coaches associates on keeping work areas and sales floor free of hazards to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Supports stores in cases of critical incidents, business disruptions, natural disasters, etc.

Performance Standards

  • Consistently meets established performance standards for the role, including but not limited to service, productivity, and attendance.

Requirements

  • AP Associates designated as a part of our AP Shared Services staffing model will require reliable transportation; ability to travel to designated stores, as assigned.
  • 1+ years retail work experience/Asset Protection/Security or equivalent leadership experience/education preferred.
  • High School diploma or equivalent work experience, AA/BA/BS in Criminal Justice or Business Management preferred.
  • Must be age 18+.

This position profile should be used as a guide and may not be inclusive of all position expectations and responsibilities.

Pay Range

USD $17.50/Hr -USD $21.88/Hr.

Job ID: 516988414
Originally Posted on: 4/11/2026

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