What You Will Do:

All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As an Asset Protection Agent (APA) this means:

• Coaching and training Store Associates and Leaders on identifying and deterring external theft through implementing Lowe’s shrink programs.
• Monitoring merchandise, customer, and associate activity as needed, reporting infractions to Store and AP Leadership.
• Preventing inventory shrinkage and deterring criminal activity.

The APA will coordinate efforts with the Senior APM, DAPM and MORCM to identify key merchandise and stores that are being externally impacted. Based on external and Organized Crime activity the APA will leverage data/ resources to create a plan to address exposures with training and external focuses to reduce activity. The APA is responsible for investigating and resolving issues related to criminal activity in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws or company policy. The APA will also support investigations of all company policies/ procedures when required. An individual in this position may on occasion need to effectively respond to potentially violent and/or physical altercations and will therefore need the ability to make quick, effective decisions and maintain an appropriate level of composure.

Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.

What We’re Looking For:

• Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

• Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.

• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.

• Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.

What You Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Psychology or Criminal Justice OR High School Diploma/equivalent with 1 year relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Safety, or related loss prevention / asset protection field
• Demonstrated experience conducting retail investigations (i.e., has conducted at least one retail investigations)
• Experience in using physical security systems (e.g., CCTV, EAS)
• Experience in investigations with Organized Crime and asset protection
• National certified training program (e.g., Wicklander-Zuwalski or Reed training)
• Professional accreditation (e.g., APQ, APC) or equivalent experience

If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.

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Pay Range: Pay Range for CA, CO, NJ, NY, WA: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Compensation Disclaimer: Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team)

• working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe’s Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

By submitting your details via this Indeed job posting, you authorize Lowe's to contact you and request additional personal information, as needed, related to the application process. Please note – to be considered for this role; you must complete a full application at jobs.lowes.com.

For job application questions or assistance, please call 1-844-HR Lowes (1-844-475-6937).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Asset Protection: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person