**Position Summary**
Protects company assets from internal and external theft. Observes and reports potential safety and security
hazards. Investigates, detains suspects, completes reports, cooperates with local law enforcement, and testifies in court if
necessary. Reports directly to Warehouse Manager.
**Job Duties/Essential Functions**
- Walks the warehouse and perimeter to monitor safety and security concerns
- Follows and maintains knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws related to loss prevention duties
- Attends meetings and seminars regarding loss prevention
- Observes, detects, and investigates internal and external theft threats
- Reports potential internal theft situations to Warehouse Manager
- Participates in Shrink Committee
- Detains and interviews shoplifters when warranted
- Prepares reports for internal use and for potential prosecution
- Maintains evidence and reports files collected from investigations
- Testifies in court concerning theft investigations
- Communicates with other area Costco Loss Prevention Clerks and Security personnel of area businesses to
exchange information about current and local theft threats
- Follows proper Member Service and general safety and security procedures and standards
- When in office, answers phones and assists callers
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary
- Provides prompt and courteous service to members, employees and vendors.
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
- Personal vehicle, computer, printer, card printer, phone, copier, credit/debit terminal
Education/Training:
Knowledge/Skills:
**High School Certificate**
Loss prevention, security or comparable experience
Floor Walk Inspection Training (prior to beginning work in department)
**Other specific requirements**
? Loss prevention experience
? Satisfactory Criminal Record Check