LOSS PREVENTION CLERK

Job Duties/Essential Functions

• Walks the warehouse and perimeter to monitor safety and security concerns
• Follows and maintains knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws related to loss prevention duties
• Attends meetings and seminars regarding loss prevention
• Observes, detects, and investigates internal and external theft threats
• Reports potential internal theft situations to Warehouse Manager
• Participates in Shrink Committee
• Detains and interviews shoplifters when warranted
• Prepares reports for internal use and for potential prosecution
• Maintains evidence and reports files collected from investigations
• Testifies in court concerning theft investigations
• Communicates with other area Costco Loss Prevention Clerks and Security personnel of area businesses to
  exchange information about current and local theft threats
• Follows proper Member Service and general safety and security procedures and standards
• When in office, answers phones and assists callers
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary
• Provides prompt and courteous service to members, employees and vendors.
  Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
• Personal vehicle, computer, printer, card printer, phone, copier, credit/debit terminal
  Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry specific skills that candidates should possess)
  Education/Training:

Job Duties/Essential Functions

• Walks the warehouse and perimeter to monitor safety and security concerns
• Follows and maintains knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws related to loss prevention duties
• Attends meetings and seminars regarding loss prevention
• Observes, detects, and investigates internal and external theft threats
• Reports potential internal theft situations to Warehouse Manager
• Participates in Shrink Committee
• Detains and interviews shoplifters when warranted
• Prepares reports for internal use and for potential prosecution
• Maintains evidence and reports files collected from investigations
• Testifies in court concerning theft investigations
• Communicates with other area Costco Loss Prevention Clerks and Security personnel of area businesses to
  exchange information about current and local theft threats
• Follows proper Member Service and general safety and security procedures and standards
• When in office, answers phones and assists callers
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary
• Provides prompt and courteous service to members, employees and vendors.
  Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
• Personal vehicle, computer, printer, card printer, phone, copier, credit/debit terminal

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry specific skills that candidates should possess)

*Education/Training: High School Certificate
*Knowledge/Skills: Loss prevention, security or comparable experience
Floor Walk Inspection Training (prior to beginning work in department)