Part-Time

Asset Protection Associate

Dadeland Mall

Deadline 6/1/27
JCPenney

JCPenney

Department store and ecommerce retailer

Compensation Overview

$16.50 - $20.63/hr

+ Holiday pay + 401(k) company match

Miami, FL, USA

In Person

Reliable transportation and travel to designated stores may be required.

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Security & Protective Services
Required Skills
Incident Response
Requirements
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to designated stores as assigned, for associates in the Asset Protection Shared Services staffing model.
  • At least one year of retail work experience, Asset Protection experience, Security experience, or equivalent leadership experience or education is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
Responsibilities
  • Observe activities to detect theft, fraud, or suspicious activity and collect investigative evidence using closed-circuit television and sales-floor observations.
  • Follow Asset Protection directives and company policy when making apprehensions.
  • Execute company investigation routines to identify and resolve theft and document all stages of investigations.
  • Conduct external interviews with customers and contractors suspected of theft in accordance with local laws and company policy.
  • Report suspected credit, check, and refund fraud and company-policy infractions to Asset Protection or store leadership.
  • Create and manage records for apprehensions, witness statements, evidence retention, and recovered-merchandise disposition using approved company methods.
  • Collect evidence, monitor associate activity, and serve as an interview witness for internal investigations as directed by Asset Protection leadership.
  • Identify potential theft and fraud through observation of associate and customer activity, exception reports, and referrals.
  • Investigate suspicious behavior by collecting intelligence and documenting behavior.
  • Attend court hearings as required, update files with related outcomes, and maintain professional relationships with local law enforcement.
  • Travel to stores as necessary.
  • Analyze intelligence on individuals and organized theft groups.
  • Support a safety culture through impressions of control, coaching, and recognition.
  • Assist store leadership with morning meetings to communicate current shrinkage and safety topics to associates.
  • Walk the store to identify hazards that could cause customer or associate injury, correct minor hazards, and report larger or recurring concerns to leadership.
  • Provide emergency or critical-incident response.
  • Assist with incident investigations and complete associated reports.
  • Assist with Asset Protection audits.
  • Coach associates to keep work areas and the sales floor free of hazards to reduce accident risks.
  • Support stores during critical incidents, business disruptions, and natural disasters.
  • Meet established performance standards for service, productivity, and attendance.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Business Management is preferred.

JCPenney is a U.S. department-store and ecommerce retailer. Its merchandise spans apparel, home goods, beauty, jewelry, and related services. Customers shop through stores and digital channels, with selected locations also hosting salon, optical, and portrait services. Store operations, merchandising, supply chain, ecommerce, technology, and corporate functions support the business. This scope covers JCPenney itself and does not rely on changing parent-company branding. The workforce connects customer-facing service with the inventory, digital, and commercial functions that keep the retail operation running.

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Headquarters

Plano, Texas

Founded

1902

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The June 22, 2026 Rewards Access launch deepens retention across JCPenney and Aéropostale.
  • July 20, 2026 back-to-school messaging shows shoppers still respond to JCPenney value positioning.
  • Figure AI automation at Reno, announced May 26, 2026, targets faster logistics and lower costs.

What critics are saying

  • The June 12, 2026 ShinyHunters breach exposed 368,418 records, hurting employee trust.
  • Ridgmar Mall closes November 1, 2026, showing ongoing anchor shrinkage and lease weakness.
  • If Catalyst Brands' debt and underperforming stores persist, Chapter 11 reappears by 2027.

What makes JCPenney unique

  • Catalyst Brands' 2025 merger gives JCPenney shared loyalty, sourcing, and cross-selling with Aéropostale.
  • JCPenney's 640-plus stores and jcp.com create a dense omnichannel value network.
  • Michelle Wlazlo is using value-led, event-driven merchandising like the 2026 Retail Regrets Trade-in.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

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401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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