Loss Prevention Detective

The TJX Companies, Inc.

Loss Prevention Detective protecting TJ Maxx’s off-price retail store from theft and shrink. Conducting apprehensions, investigations, surveillance, and safety activities.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeRedding • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $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 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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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSound JudgmentAbility to Work FlexiblyAbility to Work with Peers and Supervisors

Tools & Technologies

Basic Computer Skills

Industry Keywords

Store Loss PreventionTheft PreventionShrink ReductionSafety AwarenessLaw Enforcement Procedures

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 customer service
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 and participate in 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 and analytical skills
Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
0–2 years of retail or security experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Associate discount
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 (service or hours requirements apply)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (service or hours requirements apply)
HSA (service or hours requirements apply)
Health care FSA (service or hours requirements apply)
Life insurance (service or hours requirements apply)
Short- and long-term disability (service or hours requirements apply)
Paid parental leave (service or hours requirements apply)
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (service or hours requirements apply)
Auto and home insurance discounts (service or hours requirements apply)
Scholarship program (service or hours requirements apply)
Adoption assistance (service or hours requirements apply)
Supportive work environment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities