Store Protection Specialist

Ross Specialist – Loss Prevention

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Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off‑price retail chain with over 2,200 stores and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high‑quality brands and on‑trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, all while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

• Success – Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving.
• Career growth – We develop industry‑leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow.
• Teamwork – We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution.
• Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger.

This position provides a visible presence at the Store entrances/exits, mitigating theft and fraud and maintaining a safe and secure environment for Associates and Customers. The Specialist makes eye contact, smiles, and greets all Customers in a prominent, courteous and friendly manner deterring opportunity for theft by demonstrating “command” presence in a Company‑issued vest/required black attire and monitoring the Code 50 package inspection policy.

• Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors.
• Provides visible “command” presence, including prominent greetings with eye contact at Store entrances/exits and on sales floor in a Company‑issued vest/required black attire, monitoring for potential safety issues.
• Removes clutter and ensures safe, clear egress to emergency exits.

• Provides great Customer service by prominently greeting Customers, making eye contact, smiling and answering questions in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Treats all Customers and Associates with respect.
• Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognizes Associates using Company recognition programs.
• Regular involvement with internal and external partners. May include conference calls, scheduled district meetings, educating Associates, providing recognition, etc.
• Other duties as assigned to support Loss Prevention initiatives.

• Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
• Maintains a professional appearance, in accordance with Company dress code.

• Monitors entrances/exits as well as sales floor for potential theft by identifying suspicious behavior.
• Gathers theft indicators and uses internal or external intelligence to impact shortage trends. Effectively communicates to Store Leadership and Loss Prevention Leadership.
• Adheres to Company policy for external theft response.
• Executes all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.

• Increases Store awareness on effective processes to minimize operational shortage. Trains and educates Associates on shortage reduction initiatives.
• Observes and validates proper checkout procedures for Customers and Associates.

• Manages Work Processes
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
• Builds Talent
• Collaborates
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability & Execution

• High School education or equivalent required; AA degree preferred.
• One year retail supervisor experience or similar training preferred.
• One year loss prevention/security training preferred.
• Active Security Guard License preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with the Store team.
• Excellent Customer service skills.
• Proven ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations for security positions, including background screening, physical examination, fingerprinting, and drug/alcohol testing.

• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
• Ability to spend up to 100% of working…