Loss Prevention Associate

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• • BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
  • BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
  • BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
  • BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
  • BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
  • BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Ollie’s Associate Benefits:

• • Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
  • 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
  • Strong field sales career growth & talent development culture for top performers
  • 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
  • Vast array of voluntary benefits.

 

Position Overview:

The Loss Prevention Associate is responsible for maintaining professional visual deterrence to prevent internal and external theft, while creating a safe and pleasant shopping experience for our customers and positive work environment for Ollie’s associates.   This position is full-time and requires nights and weekends on a regular basis.

Focus Of Position

• Provide a positive and assertive visual presentation of an Ollie’s Loss Prevention Associate as a theft deterrence to all customers and associates. 
• Develop good rapport with employees to foster a positive environment and culture of honesty and integrity in the store.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Adhere to schedule as provided by DLPM.
• Always adhere to company dress code, including wearing the company issued Loss Prevention vest or jacket during scheduled shift.
• LP Associate must maintain a highly visible position at the store entrance during assigned shift.
• Greet and acknowledge all customers and associates as they enter and exit the store.
• LP Associate cannot directly engage, confront or follow a customer suspected of theft outside of the store. 
• Must act as a deterrent only, observe and report all theft incidents or suspected theft to manager on duty, MOD and District LP Manager.
• Maintain open line of communication with all store associates and team leaders
• Support store in maintaining company standards as they relate to security and safety procedures
• Direct store on completing “Store Theft Reports” when required.
• Participate in the store's loss prevention and safety programs
• Conduct store tours as directed by DLPM
• Complete audits as directed by DLPM.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Ensure front entrance is clean and safe for all shoppers
• Conduct bag checks as per company’s guidelines
• Any other tasks as assigned Loss Prevention Management. 

Qualifications

• Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to maintain a consistent set of standards, using judgment and discretion.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

 

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity