Pros
You are given many tasks from preventing thefts, filling out accident/ theft reports, investigating internal theft and dishonesty to installing cameras, performing audits, and utilizing the different alarm and lock systems. I started as a cashier and received two promotions to AP so, lots of room to move up. Scheduling is flexible ( I go to school full-time) and management gives you plenty of opportunities to request days off in advance.
Cons
Pay is nothing that great but the job itself makes up for that. Often reporting to a store manager (as well as an AP manager). Can't rely on anyone other than your fellow AP, APM, store manager, and HR representative, which leads to constant secrecy due to lack of trust between even the managers and lead associates.