The Seattle Division has an opening for a Director of Asset Protection . This position will be based in the Bellevue, WA Division Office.

Position Purpose:

Provide positive/proactive leadership, and instruction in the area of Security/Loss Prevention. Promote workable, realistic Loss Prevention programs that foster a safe shopping and working environment for our customers and associates as well as protecting company assets. This will be accomplished while preventing crime and loss to the company through policies and procedures, use of technology, strategies and training programs within the scope of Albertson’s companies core values, while working closely with Operations and Division level associates.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision to Division stores.
• Protect customers, associates and company property.
• Promote the adherence to company policies and procedures, familiarize associates with company rules and regulations.
• Work closely (partnership) with Division Operations and staff.
• Monitor in-store and Distribution Center security programs (where applicable) and makes recommendations to ensure effectiveness of these programs.
• Maintain formal and informal channels of communication throughout the organization.
• Encourage the expression of new ideas, suggestions and constructive criticism.
• Protect company assets to include, property against theft, illegal entry, and illegal activities.
• Develop shrink reduction and awareness strategies for all division and distribution (where applicable) facilities.
• Assign associates to tasks and supervise them in performance of work, setting goals, meeting objectives, and Albertson’s Companies core values.
• Monitor development and performance of Division Loss Prevention personnel.
• Assign, assist, and supervise all division investigations both internal and external issues while working closely with Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Legal.
• Investigate Human Resource issues, including but not limited to sexual harassment, workplace violence, wage and hour issues, etc.
• Report investigation findings to Human Resources and Legal departments for disposition.
• Present facts at unemployment, EEOC, and union hearings as appropriate.
• Monitor the progress of Loss Prevention programs, Safety programs (where applicable) and make recommendations to ensure effectiveness.
• Promote the Exception Reporting System to ensure compliance with goals and objectives.
• Oversee Federal wage and hour compliance.
• Act as liaison for the following: Corporate Counsel, Labor Relations/Human Resources, Government Agencies, Operations Personnel, Law Enforcement Agencies, Community Groups, Outside Agencies, and Judicial Agencies.
• Provide expert testimony in designated civil or criminal litigation.
• Manage and submit required reports to corporate and division senior management.
• Perform audits in retail stores, prepare and submit required reports for management review.
• Ensure proper maintenance of security programs designed to protect Customers, Associates, and Company Assets.
• Ensure training programs for Security/Loss Prevention, Security Department, and all other Division personnel including new hires.
• Identifies security problems and concerns in assigned locations.
• Implements shrink reduction strategies and initiatives for targeted shrink stores.
• Develop Division short and long-range plans for security and Loss Prevention.