Area Asset Protection Specialist - Philadelphia

REI is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, multicultural organization. To fulfill our brand promise of enabling a life well-lived outside for everyone, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

This multi-store role contributes to REI’s success by mitigating and reducing shrink (including theft and fraud by customers and employees) and increasing physical security for people and products in the assigned retail store locations.

Primary responsibilities of what you would do:

• When requested by HQ Asset Protection or the Legal Department, represents REI in court.
• Monitors and assesses physical security of assigned retail stores and works with HQ Asset Protection on any issues of security.
• Administers Asset Protection training program for stores to build Asset Protection capacity and expertise among store management and staff.
• Develops and compiles documentation related to comprehensive investigations into a variety of risk or loss situations within the retail store.
• Support market stores with Asset Protection services, when directed by HQ Asset Protection.
• Coordinates law enforcement activity and compiles case files for prosecuting attorneys; works closely with law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys monitoring progress and providing additional information and data in support of law enforcement investigations and cases.
• Collaborates with HQ Asset Protection and the store managers to establish and deepen the understanding and support of in-store Asset Protection activities.
• Provides consistent reporting to Field Asset Protection leadership on opportunities and ideas for enhancement of Asset Protection activities and outcomes in the stores.
• Detain shoplifters and recover stolen merchandise.
• Provides evaluations of store specific Asset Protection strengths and opportunities.
• Participates in periodic training and subject matter updates provided by HQ Asset Protection.
• Adheres to REI’s and HQ Asset Protection’s policies and procedures and ensures that such policies and procedures are implemented throughout the store.