Asset Protection Investigator

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At Saks OFF 5TH, we are continuously inspired by the movement to create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have a natural proclivity toward practicing safety and are enticed by an opportunity to create and maintain a safe space for others, then this is the right opportunity for you! We are looking for a safety‑minded expert to provide a positive experience for our customers and associates.

Discover your opportunity to become an expert in all aspects of Asset Protection at Saks OFF 5TH and play a vital part in maintaining our reputation as the premier luxury‑value destination. Work with our teams to identify operational deficiencies and contribute to evolving our Asset Protection strategy. Develop and find new ways to partner with our customers and associates to ensure a safe shopping and work experience for everyone.

You clearly assign responsibility for tasks and decisions, set and communicate a clear vision, and drive positive outcomes through objectives and measures. Analytical thinker able to generate and share ideas while keeping a keen eye for detail. Natural problem‑solver who contributes to a collaborative work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation. You get things done by engaging in a high level of teamwork and being a diplomatic and direct communicator to get cooperation with little disruption.

A transformative thinker who constantly looks at the big picture and demonstrates an exceptional ability to make decisions and work under pressure.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must satisfy and maintain all licensing requirements (as required by state or local jurisdiction).
• A valid region/market specific security license as per local government regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to speak to Asset Protection practices and happenings/trends during team and leadership meetings.
• Aware of retail procedures; knowledge of criminal civil proceeding processes is an asset.
• Aptitude and working knowledge of retail security and information systems, and productivity software.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

• Build awareness and inspire by performing as a role model and executing the Saks OFF 5TH customer experience.
• Actively engage in store‑wide communication regarding Asset Protection best practices, training, new hire orientation, and safety and shortage meetings.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and execution of local shortage strategy, and audits as per company standards.
• Demonstrate expertise by ensuring physical security standards are maintained and adjustments are initiated timely.
• Drive Asset Protection excellence by facilitating the selling process through consistent adherence to policies and procedures that safeguard customers, associates and company assets.
• Detect and detain shoplifters and complete related documentation by applying the five stages of arrest.
• Identify and present opportunities for improving Asset Protection strategies to senior leadership by compiling reports using audit data, and ensure achievement of store‑wide shortage results below provision and company standard.
• Achieve targets of investigative performance by identifying and addressing internal and external theft exposures; complete accident investigations and general liability claims reports.
• Demonstrate a direct impact in high shortage departments and perform Asset Protection operational audits and internal self‑audits in sensitive areas.
• Be available to respond to after‑hours alarm calls and emergency situations.
• Efficiently complete tasks/special projects as assigned by store leadership.

• Benefits package for all eligible full‑time employees (including medical, dental and vision).
• An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks.

• The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview…