Store Protection Specialist

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Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! 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.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will 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
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

The Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide.

With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

General Purpose 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. Walks sales floor to identify and address potential theft indicators, as directed by Store Leadership.;
Partners with Store Leadership to ensure compliance with Loss Prevention directives and minimization of operational shortage.;
Must embrace Company values and have a mentality to protect the Ross treasure.

Essential Functions
Maintaining Safe ;
Secure Environment

• Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do and assists Store Leadership in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both Associates and Customers.
• 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.

Developing Great Teams ;
Partnerships

• 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.

Personal and Store Brand

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

Mitigating Theft ;
Fraud

• 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.

Minimizing Operational Shortage

• 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.

Competencies

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

Qualifications And Special Skills Required

• 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…