Asset Protection Specialist
Job Description
A Day in the Life:
As the Asset Protection Specialist, your work is steady, structured, and guided by clear expectations. You focus on preventing loss and controlling shrink by monitoring store activity for fraud, compliance discrepancies, and other risk-related behaviors. You identify concerns using video surveillance and other systems, then respond using policy, documentation, and communication as your primary tools.
This is a safety-first, hands-off role. Your success comes from observation, de-escalation, accurate reporting, and following process. When apprehension is appropriate, it is handled only in accordance with company policy, local and state laws, and with safety as the prevailing priority. You also support store leaders by reinforcing safe practices and strengthening compliance routines that reduce risk over time.
The outcome: a store that is safe and secure for customers, associates, and business partners, and a role where professionalism, consistency, and sound judgment are valued every day. If this has captured your attention, let’s talk.
What you bring to the table:
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have experience in loss prevention, asset protection, or related experience where policy, safety, and decision-making matter. If you do not have the experience listed, we welcome you to apply if you have the desire to learn and help us follow policies and safety.
- You take pride in doing the work the right way—whether the task is visible or behind the scenes.
- You put the safety and welfare of yourself and others first and are comfortable taking the conservative, policy-aligned path.
- Working in varying environments doesn’t faze you—whether in store or the outside perimeter.
- You approach challenges in a calm, respectful, and professional manner.
- You enjoy building relationships and teaching/coaching others to follow standards, reduce risk, and stay compliant.
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.
This position stands out for people who want:
- Training, career growth, and development as top priority — leaders invest in your learning and long-term progression, not just short-term coverage.
- A hands-off, safety-first culture — we prioritize prevention, reporting, and de-escalation over confrontation.
- Clear policy and consistent expectations — you’re supported by process, not pressured into risky decisions.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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