Asset Protection - Agent - Houston Galleria

Nordstrom Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Merchandise Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection Agent to protect people, property and product within our stores. Responsibilities include preventing theft, coordinating investigations, monitoring video and RFID data, and partnering with ERT for emergencies.

You will build cross-functional relationships with store leadership and law enforcement while maintaining confidentiality and a calm, decisive approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid security license for applicable locations.
• Ability to make decisions with good judgement in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidentiality.
• Calm demeanor when handling safety issues.
• Accountability, initiative and ownership.
• Flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Experience in investigative, asset protection and security procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve theft with sound judgment and policy-compliant apprehensions.
• Identify theft trends using reporting, surveillance and technology.
• Drive shrinkage reduction through action plans and merchandise protection standards.
• Investigate internal theft with evidence gathering and collaboration with AP leadership.
• Use video systems to monitor activity and support investigations.
• Leverage RFID data to track merchandise movement and inaccuracies.
• Maintain safety of customers and employees and respond to incidents.
• Lead security audits and training to reduce shrinkage across the store.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and participate in drills.
• Prepare clear reports on incidents, recoveries and investigations.
• Testify in court when summoned for cases.
• Build partnerships with store leaders and local law enforcement.

Skills

Decision making

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Calm demeanor

Accountability

Flexible schedule

Education

Security license (state-wide)

Tools

Video surveillance systems

RFID data

Job description

Job Description The Asset Protection (AP) team's function is to keep our customers, teams and brands safe. AP partners with the store Emergency Response Team (ERT) to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a variety of emergencies. AP also protects company profits by mitigating shrinkage risks, as well as preventing, investigating, and resolving theft, to ensure merchandise is available for our customers. Asset Protection’s strategies are driven by our three Asset Protection Pillars: Protect People by providing support for employee and customer safety. Protect Physical Spaces by protecting our assets which include both building and merchandise. Support Product Accuracy through store partnership working towards improved inventory accuracy and reduction of shrinkage. When working in Asset Protection, no two days will be the same, however a typical day in the life of an Asset Protection Agent will likely include the following responsibilities:

• Resolve theft by using good judgment and conduct quality apprehensions in high shrinkage areas while strictly adhering to policy, procedures, and AP leadership guidance.
• Identify theft trends by leveraging technology, reporting and surveillance tactics.
• Drive a shrinkage reduction culture by implementing action plans and merchandise protection standards.
• Identify, escape, and support internal theft investigations through various methods including, but not limited to, exception-based reporting and surveillance systems.
• Investigate internal theft by gathering evidence and partnering with AP Leadership and Investigation teams.
• Use video systems to monitor theft activity and support investigations.
• Leverage RFID data to view merchandise movement at the highest level and aid item level investigations with merchandise inaccuracies.
• Maintain the general safety and security of customers, employees, and store by responding to, escalating, and reporting all store security and emergency incidents including medical emergencies.
• Support the security of our physical spaces and those within by leading security audits, participating in store meetings, and leading shrinkage awareness efforts and training within the store.
• Serve as a member of the store Emergency Response Team (ERT) and actively participate in store emergency response training, including First Aid.
• Prepare and submit prompt and complete reports for all high-profile incidents, merchandise recoveries, investigations, policy violations, safety incidents and other illegal activities, etc.
• Testify in court when summoned for criminal and/or civil cases.
• Build cross functional partnerships with store leaders, neighboring retailers, and local law enforcement.

You own this if you have…

• A valid security license is required for this role in Washington DC; Denver, Colorado; New York City, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; and Oregon.
• The ability to make, and be accountable for, decisions use good judgement in a fast-paced environment.
• Have detailed, clear and concise verbal and written skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• A calm demeanor when dealing with safety issues, including dealing with individuals who engage in aggressive behavior.
• Accountability, initiative, and a high level of ownership.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Meet any state and local licensing requirements.
• Experience in investigative, asset protection and security procedures (preferred).

The job description highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive, there may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Pay Range Details

Pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$23.10 - $24.00 Hourly

Benefits

We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

• 401k
• medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
• PTO accruals
• Holidays
• more

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

A few more important points...

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state.

Current Nordstrom employees

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