Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Investigator - Full-time / Part-time

Company Name: Ralphs
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Coordinate case investigations related to organized retail crime. Serve as contact and direct ORC interactions with law enforcement, retail asset protection (AP) ORC investigators and applicable departments. Partner with departments to create ORC awareness material for store management and associates. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Initiate, conduct and resolve complex organized retail theft/fraud investigations
• Conduct ORC prevention and awareness training for internal and external customers
• Follow up on store manager/asset protection specialist shoplift incident reports by recovering video evidence from stores and compiling affidavits for criminal prosecution
• Prepare case reports for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
• Routinely testify in civil and criminal proceedings on behalf of the company
• Analyze business reports, investigative reports, contracted security reports and partner with district AP managers to effectively re-deploy asset protection specialists
• Conduct interviews of known suspects to collect information and report findings to appropriate stakeholders
• Build and maintain on-going partnerships with law enforcement, public officials and members of the area business community, including partnership with industry ORC investigative teams
• Assist law enforcement during the execution of search warrants, including identification, inventory and recovery of stolen merchandise
• Prepare updates for stores regarding trends being experienced in the division and losses attributed to organized retail crime
• Conduct surveillance of known suspects in conjunction with law enforcement and retail ORC investigator partners
• Travel to locations throughout the division and maintain availability after hours and on weekends
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, lifting 30 lbs.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications/Certification:

• 3 years’ law enforcement or retail asset protection investigative experience
• Previous experience conducting stationary and mobile surveillance operations
• Thorough knowledge of state penal codes, evidence codes, civil codes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to conduct criminal investigations, apply interview and interrogation skills, gather evidence and write reports for presentation to law enforcement
• History of successfully managing volatile situations and ability to interact with all levels of the public
• Proven ability to testify in criminal proceedings and maintain confidentiality
• Strong leadership skills and motivated self-starter
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage several ongoing in-depth investigations
• Demonstrate sound judgment and independent decision making skills
• Success facilitating large group presentations and training
• Working knowledge of current close circuit television (CCTV) systems, portable video equipment and surveillance devices
• Familiarity with background, asset and property searches at the local, state and national level
• History operating in a task force environment
• Wicklander certified
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Associate degree
• Experience using organized retail crime investigative techniques

 

Education Level: Associates Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: West

 

States: California
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Jobs at Ralphs: At Ralphs, our people make us who we are. They are more than just our associates, they’re part of the communities we serve. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in every area of our operation. Whether you want to create a fast, fun and friendly shopping experience for customers in our stores or you want to be part of our innovative corporate team at our headquarters in Los Angeles, Ralphs is always looking for outstanding associates. Our associates enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits, along with a positive work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism. If you are interested in building and advancing your career with Ralphs, we invite you to complete an online application today.

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 443,000 associates who serve customers in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia.  Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to 2,253 pharmacies, 787 convenience stores, 324 fine jewelry stores, 1,439 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States.  Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 

 Posting Notes:  CA || Compton || 1100 W. Artesia Blvd. || 90220 || Ralphs || None || Loss Prevention || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None