Organized Retail Crime Manager at Kroger Corporate in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Oversee organized retail crime (ORC) interactions within a defined region, execute against ORC initiatives and respond to cases involving executive protection, critical incidents, threat analysis, and threat assessments. Identify, exploit and lead investigations related to ORC and other assigned investigations. Liaison with law enforcement about trends in ORC and other crimes targeting Kroger properties. Partner with internal/external stakeholder and teams to create solutions that support Waste Integration and reduce shrink related to ORC. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honest, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family! Minimum
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Familiar with background, asset and property searches at local, state and national level
- Exhibited knowledge of close circuit television (CCTV) systems, portable video equipment and surveillance devices
- Proven ability to testify in criminal proceedings and maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated success managing volatile situations and ability to interact with all levels of the public
- Demonstrated ability to conduct criminal investigations, apply interview/interrogation skills, gather evidence and write reports to present to law enforcement
- Demonstrated sound judgment and independent decision-making skills
- Success facilitating large group presentations/training
- Strong leadership skills and motivated self-starter

Desired
- Associate Degree related field- Initiate, conduct and resolve multiple complex organized retail theft/fraud investigations within defined region
- Conduct ORC prevention and awareness training
- Coach Asset Protection Specialists (APS) assigned to ORC investigations
- Partner with District Asset Protection Managers on all critical incidents to help facilitate and streamline investigation processes
- Support company initiatives for theft mitigation and other programs designed to help reduce waste
- Collaborate on efforts in physical security, crime prevention, product security and executive protection
- Assist in execution of threat analysis and assessments related to define Kroger facilities and share with respective stakeholders to create an understanding of contributing factors and needed corrective/preventative action
- Conduct stationary and mobile surveillance utilizing different methods
- Process intelligence from external and internal resources related to security issues and risk analysis
- Monitor domestic and international issues that surround security and threats to Kroger
- Coordinate investigations targeting distribution centers and warehouses
- Prepare case reports for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
- Testify routinely in civil and criminal proceedings on behalf of the company
- Assist law enforcement on search warrants, product identification and recovery of stolen merchandise
- Travel within an assigned expansive geographical area to investigate ORC and other assigned cases; be on call 24-7
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation