Loss Prevention Associate

Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As Loss Prevention Associate, you will assist in Loss Prevention activities within the Distribution Center (DC). You will perform physical security, report policy and procedure violations to leadership, investigate internal theft, monitor processes, audit compliance, and perform data entry, documentation and Gatehouse operations.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the protection of Kohl’s physical, human and property assets
• Monitor physical security policies and procedures of Kohl’s and the Distribution Center
• Report incidents of associate theft or safety violations 
• Participate in internal theft investigations in strict adherence to Kohl's policies and guidelines
• Monitor all Kohl’s Department Store and Distribution Center safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Distribution Center Safety Committee
• Perform Distribution Center Loss Prevention audits to measure accuracy
• Report production fraud or short-cuts by associates 
• Monitor associates (via the floor and CCTV) to ensure compliance to processing guidelines
• Perform data entry of all audit results and assigned information
• Perform all Gatehouse operations and Gatehouse data entry
• Assist in store inquiries
• Participate in the training of newly hired Loss Prevention Associates
• Additional tasks may be assigned 

What Skills You Have

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent and/or previous Distribution Center, Law Enforcement and/or Store Loss Prevention experience
• Certification in the use of power equipment to aid in investigations

Preferred

• Auditing experience
• Working knowledge of software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and PeopleSoft

Special Requirements

• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

Pay Range: $18.50 - $26.85Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).