Asset Protection Partner

Sephora; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sephora is seeking an Asset Protection Partner in Arlington, VA to safeguard assets and support a safe, inclusive environment for clients and employees. You’ll work with store leaders and the District Asset Protection Manager to implement safety and shrink strategies, monitor activity, and handle incidents with professionalism and care.

The role requires 1–2 years in retail operations or loss prevention, strong communication, conflict de-escalation, and comfort with CCTV and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in retail operations, sales, hospitality, asset protection, or loss prevention.
• Strong communication and customer-service oriented approach.
• Comfortable using CCTV and reporting tools.
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts professionally and calmly.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and awareness; lead or join meetings and training.
• Spend 75–80% on the selling floor to deter theft and support service.
• Collaborate with leadership to align shrink reduction and safety initiatives.
• Monitor and investigate losses using CCTV and reporting tools.
• Respond to incidents with professionalism and prioritize safety and client experience.
• Complete audits and prepare reports for asset protection efforts.
• Adhere to asset protection policies and licensing requirements.
• Support multiple locations as needed.

Skills

Conflict de-escalation

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

CCTV familiarity

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Job ID: 296570
Store Name/Number: VA-Pentagon City (0348)
Address: 1100 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202, United States (US)
Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Position Type: Regular

Your Role at Sephora

As an Asset Protection Partner , you'll safeguard Sephora's assets and support a safe, inclusive environment for clients and employees. Working with store leaders and the District Asset Protection Manager, you'll help implement safety and shrink strategies, monitor store activity, and handle incidents with professionalism and care. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about safety and service, this is your moment to Belong to Something Beautiful.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safety & awareness Lead/join meetings and training to increase asset protection and reinforce safety protocols
• Maintain strong store presence Spend 75-80% of time on the selling floor to deter theft, support service, and maintain a safe environment
• Partner with leadership Collaborate with managers to align shrink reduction and safety initiatives
• Monitor & investigate Use CCTV and reporting tools to identify and investigate losses
• Incident response De-escalate situations professionally, prioritizing safety and client experience
• Execute audits and reporting Complete audits and prepare reports for asset protection efforts
• Compliance Adhere to all asset protection policies and licensing requirements
• Support multiple locations As needed
• Represent Sephora Testify in court on behalf of the company if required

Flexible Scheduling and Reliability

• Must meet the required minimum number of weekly shifts/hours Full Time: 30-40 hrs/week
• Be available during peak retail operations (nights, weekends and holidays)
• Punctuality and consistent attendance

Qualifications/Experience

• 1-2 years in retail operations, sales, hospitality, asset protection, or loss prevention
• Understanding of retail operations, shrink, and safety
• Ability to build trust and collaborate across teams
• Conflict de-escalation skills
• Comfortable with CCTV and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50lbs

While at Sephora, you'll enjoy

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$25.00 - $29.50/hr. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, including relevant qualifications and experience; and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position and/or geographic location.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.