Asset Protection Specialist Investigator (Finance)

PURPOSE:

The Asset Protection Specialist will conduct surveillances and investigations into internal theft/fraud and/or vendor fraud as directed by District Asset Protection Manager. This position will be responsible for monitoring reports to identify internal or vendor theft/fraud. The Asset Protection Specialist will witness or conduct associate interviews as directed, appearing in court as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Responsibilities

• Be a CCTV expert; conduct surveillances, document unusual activity, gather patterns on potential internal theft/fraud situations.
• At direction of DAPM, conduct investigations into suspected theft, fraud. Conduct general loss interviews, vendor surveillances, cash over/short investigations as needed.
• Work closely with AP auditor and AP ORC Investigator to determine any internal connections to external crimes or to vendor crimes.
• At the conclusion of an investigation, properly document all steps taken in the case reporting system; prepare video and documentary evidence sufficient for law enforcement and later for any court proceedings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Wicklander/Zulawski Interviewing and Interrogation certification preferred
• LP Foundation LPQ or LPC certification preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of Asset Protection experience preferred
• Familiarity with CCTV system operation
• Experience with case report writing preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Well organized
• Creative and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/DEMANDS:

• Travel 30% - 50% required, occasional over-night trips.
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.