Asset Protection Lead - Full Time

Job Summary The Asset Protection Lead supports the store in achieving shortage reduction and improved profitability by leading process improvement and ensuring compliance with strategies, procedures, and policies. The leader embodies the Asset Protection Mission Statement, protecting the company’s profitability, serving as a change agent, and promoting a culture of teamwork, collaboration, trust, and accountability. This hourly position requires high ownership and accountability to achieve store objectives. What you will do Demonstrate a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative in achieving store objectives and driving key metrics. Support proactive shortage reduction by identifying and preventing incidents of theft, fraud, and dishonesty. Maintain current knowledge of company policies and procedures and ensure consistent store communication. Assist with internal, external, and organized retail crime incidents in accordance with case procedures, company standards, and applicable laws. Ensure all apprehensions follow proper protocol and incidents are accurately documented and reported. Lead store awareness training initiatives, data security compliance, and AP system application. Ensure store adherence with company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Communicate daily goals and key tasks. Model behaviors that support building team knowledge. Enhance the team’s knowledge and accuracy in executing AP programs by assisting with onboarding, initiating teaching opportunities, and supporting associate continued learning. Maintain confidentiality, safeguard sensitive information, and demonstrate composure, understanding the importance to business continuity and investigations. Demonstrate adaptability and respond to changing circumstances, adjusting tactics and shifting resources based on business needs. Foster strong working relationships with local law enforcement to support collaboration and successful case resolution. Ensure store systems are working properly and promptly report any outages, risks, or safety concerns. Skills and Abilities Use data, guidance, and judgment to support timely and effective decisions that contribute to team and business success. Have 1+ year of retail and/or asset protection experience and a dedication to customer service excellence. Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success by teaching, partnering, and encouraging others. Communicate with excellence. Comfortable with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers, video equipment, and Windows-based operating systems. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers. Must bend, reach, stretching for products and lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs. Please note that these are the essential responsibilities and requirements; additional duties and qualifications may be assigned. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Belk is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, hair style, hair texture, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Belk, Inc. & Belk eCommerce LLC.