Asset Protection Manager

Based in Truckee, CA, the Asset Protection Manager directly supports 18 retail stores' security and loss prevention in the Reno/Tahoe area. This includes retail stores in Washoe, Plumas, Placer, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Churchill, Douglas, Mineral, and Pershing counties (District 14). The Asset Protection Manager will provide positive/proactive leadership and instruction in Security and Asset Protection. This individual will be responsible for preventing crime and loss to the company through established policies and procedures, strategies and training programs, and technology, while working closely with Operations and Division level associates. The Asset Protection Manager will promote workable, realistic Asset Protection programs that foster a safe shopping and working environment for our customers and associates within the scope of Albertson’s core values. Responsibilities

Protect customers, associates, and company property. Protect company assets to include property against theft, illegal entry, and illegal activities. Promote adherence to company policies and procedures; familiarize associates with company rules and regulations. Develop and maintain awareness of Asset Protection and Security Programs and Policies. Promote the Exception Reporting System to ensure compliance with goals and objectives. Work closely (partnership) with Division Operations and staff. Maintain formal and informal channels of communication throughout the organization. Encourage the expression of new ideas, suggestions, and constructive criticism. Act as liaison for Corporate Counsel, Labor Relations/Human Resources, Government Agencies, Operations personnel, Law Enforcement Agencies, Community groups, Outside Agencies, Judicial Agencies. Monitor in-store AP/security programs (where applicable) and make recommendations to ensure effectiveness. Monitor the progress of Asset Protection programs and Safety programs (where applicable) and make recommendations to ensure effectiveness. Identify security problems, concerns, and trends across their respective District and Division. Actively seek to resolve problems with available resources. Contribute to the development of shrink reduction and awareness strategies for all division and distribution (where applicable) facilities. Support the implementation of shrink reduction strategies and initiatives for targeted shrink stores. Develop division short- and long-range plans for Asset Protection. Lead and manage Asset Protection Specialist(s), with the responsibility to ensure on-going development, teaching, and guidance. Assign Asset Protection Specialists (if applicable) to tasks and assignments, while leading and supervising them in performance of work, setting goals, meeting objectives, and Safeway/Albertsons’ core values. Assign, assist, and supervise all respective district investigations; both internal and external, while working closely with Human Resources, Legal, Labor Relations, and Division Operations. Investigate store issues, including but not limited to theft, fraud, workplace violence, policy/procedure, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Investigate RX drug diversion cases and report findings to PCAT team. Investigate EthicsPoint calls. Report investigation findings to Human Resources, Legal, Labor Relations, and/or Division Operations for disposition. Communicate & document facts/findings of investigations in AMAC. Manage and submit required reports to corporate and senior division management. Present facts at unemployment and union hearings as appropriate. Handle police requests and respond appropriately to subpoenas; engage with Division Counsel as appropriate. Provide expert testimony in designated civil or criminal litigation. Support with execution of training curriculum for Asset Protection Specialists. Conduct compliance Audits/AML Audits. Perform shrink best practice and night audits visits in retail