Temporary Loss Prevention Specialist

Loss Prevention Specialist - HomeGoods Distribution Center Bloomfield, CT

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail StoresTJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX familya Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Position : Loss Prevention Specialist - HomeGoods Distribution Center Bloomfield, CT.

Department : Loss Prevention Department

Reports to : Loss Prevention Supervisor

Hours : Monday-Thursday 9 : 00 am - 7 : 30 pm

Pay Rate : $20.75

Duties and Responsibilities

Protection of Company Assets : Performs Gatehouse Loss Prevention Officer duties, by verifying all inbound and outbound trailers, including trailer number, seal number and location / destination. Logs all inbound and outbound trailers in Yard Management system (YMS) and on Daily Trailer Activity Log. Conducts vehicle inspections and yard checks. As needed, monitors ID badges for entry / exit to the facility and warehouse for all associates. Monitors all visitors, vendors and contractors entry / exit to the facility and warehouse. Monitors / controls all sample merchandise, RTV (Return to Vendor), damage and charity product that is disposed of in accordance with company guidelines. Monitors all fire and safety regulations within the facility. Monitors FA / BA (Fire Alarms / Burglar Alarms) to ensure proper responses and / or dispatching. Ensures trailers are properly handled at the gatehouse and in the trailer yards. Responds to emergency situations, such as medical, fire, weather, hazardous material and security related incidents and takes appropriate actions, as stated by HomeGoods policy. Assists in evacuations, as necessary. Ensures 0% physical security breakdowns. Requirements may include performance of additional LP duties, as needed.

Associate Awareness : Conducts on-going loss prevention, safety, and shrinkage awareness programs for all associates, and management staff. Ensures policies and procedures are consistently followed. Reports unsafe conditions and acts to appropriate personnel.

Investigating / Auditing

Discovers and documents facts by conducting basic investigations to associate dishonesty, power equipment accidents and personnel injury accidents. Conducts audits that are designed to uncover dishonesty, paperwork errors and shrink related opportunities and ensures compliance with government regulations and insurance requirements. Initiates / maintains all investigations of dishonest acts, sabotage and accidents. Conducts safety and security tours of the distribution center identifying unsafe acts, weakness in the program, etc. Conducts audit to identify accuracy issues and operational execution areas.

Job Knowledge

Minimum formal education, if any, required to perform this job e.g., Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Law Degree). High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent job experience

Minimum job skills required to perform this job (for example : programming languages, strong interpersonal skills, computer software packages). CCTV Systems Fire Alarm Systems Burglar Alarm Systems Access Control Systems Yard Management Systems MS Word, Excel, Access Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong conflict resolution skills.

Minimum experience required to perform this job. 1-2 years of security and / or Loss Prevention experience. Background in school / work pertaining to Criminal Justice field.

Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; bereavement leave; 401(k) Associate contributions; credit union; cell phone discounts. Also, those who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for : 401(k) match; medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; paid parental leave; paid holidays / vacation / sick; scholarship program. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.