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Family Dollar Market Investigator

Detroit, MI · On-site

$46K - $56K/yr

As a Market Investigator at Family Dollar, you'll confirm that the market's stores operations and ... Store management experience in retail, grocery or drug store environments. * Field experience in ...

Dollartree

Family Dollar Market Investigator

Detroit, MI · On-site

$46K - $56K/yr

As a Market Investigator at Family Dollar, you'll confirm that the market's stores operations and ... Store management experience in retail, grocery or drug store environments. * Field experience in ...

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Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

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What is the difference between Retail Investigator vs Loss Prevention Officer?

AspectRetail InvestigatorLoss Prevention Officer
CredentialsMay require a high school diploma or equivalent; certifications like Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are a plusSimilar credentials; often holds certifications such as LPC (Loss Prevention Certified)
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, retail stores, surveillance roomsRetail stores, warehouses, security environments
Employer & IndustryRetail chains, department stores, supermarketsRetail companies, security firms, warehouses
Primary FocusInvestigating theft, fraud, and policy violationsPreventing theft, apprehending shoplifters, maintaining security

Both Retail Investigators and Loss Prevention Officers work in retail environments to combat theft and fraud. While Retail Investigators focus more on conducting detailed investigations and gathering evidence, Loss Prevention Officers primarily focus on preventing theft and apprehending suspects. Their roles often overlap, but their specific duties and focus areas differ slightly.

What is a retail investigator?

A retail investigator is a professional who monitors stores for theft, fraud, and policy violations. They often conduct surveillance, gather evidence, and work with law enforcement to prevent and address retail crimes, requiring observational skills and knowledge of security procedures.

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Family Dollar Market Investigator

Dollar Tree

Detroit, MI • On-site

$46K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Dollar Tree rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 2,539 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

Your organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with your Microsoft Office proficiency make you a great fit for our Market Investigator position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.
About Your Role:
As a Market Investigator at Family Dollar, you'll confirm that the market's stores operations and daily functions comply with Company programs and policies. You'll also monitor and measure store process performance in these categories: Office/Cash Sales, Loss Prevention, Physical Security, Safety, and Personnel Training and Development. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Store Performance & Loss Prevention Oversight:
  • Conduct Monthly Stores LP Audit and score store performance based on specific criteria. Report audit findings to Store Manager, Field Manager, and Corporate Management.
  • Advise and consult with Store Managers on improving the in-store experience based on store audits.
  • Plan and facilitate storewide meetings to review procedures/policies with Asset Protection Specialists (APS), store Team Members, and Store Managers.
  • Proficiently utilize exception reporting (XBR & SAER) and partnership with Corporate Sales Audit Department to monitor District Cash and Sales (OIS) losses and investigate cash or inventory loss trends.
  • Monitor and manage District's Target Program and weekly exception reporting to improve the market's stores inventory results.
  • Conducts in-store surveillances using Loss Prevention tools (I-Verify and DVR) to identify and escalate potential internal integrity issues, safety concerns, fines, lost sales, and others.
  • Conducts Loss Prevention Quality Store Visits (LPQSV) including Honesty Conversations with store's team members.
  • Report suspected fraudulent activity to Loss Prevention Business Partners.
  • Assist with special projects that impact the given market (i.e., Target Program and Shrink Impact Stores).

Training, Compliance, & Equipment Management:
  • Train Store Managers on Family Dollar procedure and compliance, including Cash Management, Loss Prevention, Physical Security, Safety, Robbery Prevention, Product Freshness, and Display Compliance. Assist Store Managers in training their Team Members in these areas.
  • Ensure that Store's Asset Protection Equipment is in good working order and is being utilized effectively, including CCTV, Interactive CCTV, Exit Alarms, Burglar Alarms, Safes, Drop Boxes, and Checkpoint.
  • Follows and assures the implementation of all Company Policies and Procedures.
  • All other projects/duties as assigned.

Your Required Skills and Experience:
  • Completion of high school or equivalent; college preferred. Ability to read, interpret and explain to others operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.).
  • Proven organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.).
  • Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to travel locally and overnight as needed.
  • Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements:
  • Store management experience in retail, grocery or drug store environments.
  • Field experience in local market and/or loss prevention training.
  • Previous experience facilitating large group training sessions.

Full time
Detroit, Michigan
Asset Protection
Family Dollar

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With Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, we put value front and center for our customers. We do this by providing our customers with quality merchandise, amazing values, convenience, and a fun shopping experience. Whether you’re looking for the thrill of the hunt at Dollar Tree or shopping for your favorite brands at Family Dollar, you’re sure to find savings on a great selection of merchandise in our stores.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chesapeake, VA, US

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