Loss Prevention Detective

The TJX Companies, Inc.

TJ Maxx loss prevention detective preventing internal and external theft. Conducting apprehensions, investigations, surveillance, and shrink-reduction activities while supporting store safety.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeConcord • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong investigative and analytical skills to identify and resolve theft while maintaining a safe and secure store environment. Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to foster positive relationships with store management and associates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Investigative SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsRetail ExperienceTime Management Skills

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Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSound JudgmentAbility to Work FlexiblyAbility to Work with PeersAbility to Respond to Changes

Tools & Technologies

Basic Computer Skills

Industry Keywords

Store Loss PreventionTheft ReductionSafety ProgramsShoplifter GuidelinesSurveillanceLabor LawsShrink ReductionLegal ActivitiesConfidentialityCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete daily tasks required for Store Loss Prevention and safety programs
Maintain positive relationships with Store Management
Conduct apprehensions within established policies and guidelines
Communicate with store Associates on damage and shrink initiatives
Identify and resolve internal and external theft
Adhere to established shoplifter guidelines and policies
Provide timely, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers
Promote a culture of honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality
Observe, apprehend, and/or deter acts of dishonesty from outside sources
Participate in investigations and surveillance as assigned
Ensure apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity
Complete and distribute paperwork accurately and timely
Maintain appropriate evidence and demonstrate understanding of law enforcement procedures
Professionally participate in legal activities as needed, including police calls
Coordinate and complete shrink-related activities with Store Management
Adhere to labor laws, policies, and procedures
Support store shrink reduction goals and programs
Encourage Associate use of shrink reduction resources
Promote safety awareness and support maintenance of a safe environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
Basic computer skills
Basic time management skills
Investigative / analytical skills
Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
0-2 years retail or security experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Associate discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Smoking cessation
Bereavement benefits
401(k) Associate contributions
Child care discounts
Cell phone discounts
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
401(k) match (subject to service or hours requirements)
Medical insurance (subject to service or hours requirements)
Dental insurance (subject to service or hours requirements)
Vision insurance (subject to service or hours requirements)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (subject to service or hours requirements)
Health care FSA (subject to service or hours requirements)
Life insurance (subject to service or hours requirements)
Short-term disability (subject to service or hours requirements)
Long-term disability (subject to service or hours requirements)
Paid parental leave (subject to service or hours requirements)
Paid holidays (subject to service or hours requirements)
Paid vacation (subject to service or hours requirements)
Paid sick leave (subject to service or hours requirements)
Auto/home insurance discounts (subject to service or hours requirements)
Scholarship program (subject to service or hours requirements)
Adoption assistance (subject to service or hours requirements)
Supportive work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package