Loss Prevention Officer - Central Oregon Market

Summary: Bi-Mart Corporation has been a part of the Northwest for over 65 years, providing convenient shopping experiences for local families. They are seeking a Loss Prevention Officer to observe and apprehend retail theft suspects, maintain safety, and interact with law enforcement while ensuring compliance with company policies. Responsibilities: - Observe, detect, and lawfully apprehend subjects involved in retail theft activities in accordance with state laws relating to arrest, search and seizure, use of force, and any other governmental rules or regulations pertaining to loss prevention activities - Dress and act according to normal store customer appearance and behavior, so as not to appear as an employee - Maintain awareness of circumstances and surroundings so as to perform duties in a safe, professional manner - Write comprehensible, legible, and accurate structured reports - Appear in court or before other governmental boards and bodies and provide clear, concise, and accurate verbal testimony during administrative or judicial proceedings - Coordinate activities and interact well with store personnel and law enforcement agencies - Comply with all company policies and procedures as they relate to surveillance and apprehension of shoplift suspects - Frequent travel to surrounding areas Required Qualifications: - Ability to interact positively with store and business office personnel - Ability to interact positively with law enforcement agencies - Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to write comprehensible, legible, and structured reports in English - Ability to maintain composure under adverse conditions - Knowledgeable of laws and regulations pertaining to loss prevention - Ability to travel to surrounding areas Preferred Qualifications: - Previous LPO experience is preferred Required Skills: Loss prevention knowledge, Report writing Important Skills: Judgment, discretion, Communication skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Positive interaction Benefits: Personal Time Off (depending on length of service and hours compensated: 2 - 4 weeks annually), On-Demand Payment Option, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Employee Purchase Discount, 7 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave, 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Health/Prescription/Vision/Dental Insurance, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short-Term Disability