Loss Prevention Clerk
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Salary$21 – $33/hr
LocationWAYNE - NJ - 00001177, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentWarehouses and Business Associates
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 2h ago
Verified live2h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Walks the warehouse and perimeter up to 8 hours a day to monitor safety and security concerns
Ability to push cart with merchandise and return items to the floor
Maintains anonymity by shopping amongst members
Follows and maintains knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws in performance of duties
Attends meetings and seminars regarding loss prevention
Observes, detects, and investigates internal and external theft threats as well as safety concerns
Ability to retrieve stolen items which shoplifters have concealed
Detains and interviews shoplifters when warranted
Prepares reports for internal use and for potential prosecution
Enters cases into case management system Nettrack
Maintains evidence collected and reports files from investigations
Testifies in court concerning theft investigations
Communicates with other area Costco Loss Prevention Clerks and Security people of area businesses to exchange information about current, local theft threats
Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
Assists with department duties as necessary
Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pharmacy benefits
Behavioral health benefits
Employee assistance
Health care reimbursement account
Dependent care assistance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Ad&d insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Stock purchase plan
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Salary Range: $21.00/hr - $32.90/hr
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Position Summary
Protects company assets from internal and external theft. Reviews individual warehouse inventory numbers and assists in creating / executing a plan of action to reduce shrink. Is familiar with various facets of operation that contribute to shrink and participates in instruction and training with affected employees. Observes and reports potential safety and security hazards. Investigates, detains suspects, completes reports, cooperates with local law enforcement, and testifies in court if necessary. Reports directly to the Warehouse Manager. Provides a high level of member service.
Job Duties
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Walks the warehouse and perimeter up to 8 hours a day to monitor safety and security concerns. Pushes cart with merchandise and returns items to the floor. Maintains anonymity by shopping amongst members.
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Follows and maintains knowledge of Costco procedures and applicable laws in performance of duties. Attends meetings and seminars regarding loss prevention.
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Observes, detects, and investigates internal and external theft threats as well as safety concerns. Retrieves stolen items which shoplifters have concealed; may need to move product to access stolen items.
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Detains and interviews shoplifters when warranted. Reports potential internal theft situations to the warehouse manager.
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Prepares reports for internal use and for potential prosecution. Enters cases into case management system Nettrack.
•
Maintains evidence collected and reports files from investigations.
•
Testifies in court concerning theft investigations.
•
Communicates with other area Costco Loss Prevention Clerks and Security people of area businesses to exchange information about current, local theft threats.
•
Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
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Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
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Assists with department duties as necessary.
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Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
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