Field Asset Protection Auditor/Specialist

Title: Asset Protection Auditor/Specialist
Location: New York NY (Also for this location - Boston / Colorado)
Duration: 6 month(s) and Possibility of Extension
Pay Rate - $54.99/hour

GENERAL FUNCTION
Field Asset Protection Auditor/Specialist drives Asset Protection programs and supports *** Brands to Product the assets of merchandise, money, property and the welfare of customers and associates. Responds and investigates situations of known or suspected internal/external dishonesty in a timely manner. Assists Asset Protection Leadership in identifying resources, programs or processes throughout ***. The Field Asset Protection Auditor/Specialist is responsible for the Asset Protection programs across multiple Zones and Regions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists with the development and implementation of various Asset Protection/Operations programs to include but not limited to:
o Store shrinkage program
o Physical Security programs
o Audit/Training programs for field
o Policy and Procedure compliance
o Brand Enforcement support
o Fraud prevention programs
• Assumes lead investigative role for all situations of known or suspected internal/external dishonesty or other illegal activities
• Coaches and consults with Regional Managers to ensure compliance with Asset Protection initiatives
• Provides training and action steps to prevent/identify potential dishonesty opportunities at both the Regional and store level
• Provides Senior RMAP/Director of Asset Protection with insight to identify or eliminate loss within ***
• Partners closely with Brand Operations and Associate Relations when appropriate.
• Shares Prevention/Identification of future losses to AP Leadership
• Assists and coordinates with Director of Asset Protection in training programs for Operational/Asset Protection, Policies and Procedures and ensures associate compliance
• Conducts Business Evaluations
• Ensures company policies and practices are followed consistently
• Addresses and implements training initiatives for opportunities identified
• Identifies, investigates and closes Organized Retail Crime(ORC) cases impacting LRNA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience
• Audit experience (6+ years)
• Investigation experience with closure (6+ years)
• APA/Client Supervisor for 2+ years
• Ability to supervise, provide direction, motivate, and train associates
• Thorough knowledge of Physical Security Equipment (alarms, Electronic Article Surveillance Systems, Covert Camera application)
• APA/Client experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to handle difficult or volatile situations effectively
• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise independent judgment based on core principles and practices
• Excellent listening skills and ability to articulate findings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience
• Audit experience (6+ years)
• Investigation experience with closure (6+ years) • APA/Client Supervisor for 2+ years
• Ability to supervise, provide direction, motivate, and train associates
• Thorough knowledge of Physical Security Equipment (alarms, Electronic Article Surveillance Systems, Covert Camera application)
• APA/Client experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to handle difficult or volatile situations effectively
• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise independent judgment based on core principles and practices
• Excellent listening skills and ability to articulate findings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory and/or minimum requirements/Auditing/Retail Investigations/Interviewing/Multi-store Qualifications
• Completion of AMA, CFE or CPP courses
• Completion of investigative courses such as Reid and Wicklander/Zulawski
• Thorough knowledge of Retail Operations, Inventory Control and POSQualifications/Previously held similar role/No travel restrictions/High admission success rate/Required levels/ Years of Experience education – discuss whether there is flexibility /Years of experience: 5+/Education: Bachelors/Flexibility- Yes/Day Travel: 50%+/Overnight Travel: 25%+