Asset Protection Partner

Sephora; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Sephora is seeking an Asset Protection Partner at the Pentagon City store in Arlington, VA to safeguard assets and support a safe, inclusive environment for clients and employees.

You will partner with store leaders, deter theft on the sales floor, monitor activity with CCTV, conduct audits, and respond to incidents professionally, while training teams on safety protocols and shrink reduction.

Qualifications

• 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 and professional incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and awareness; lead meetings and training.
• Maintain strong store presence; deter theft and ensure safety on the floor.
• Partner with leadership to align shrink reduction and safety initiatives.
• Monitor CCTV and reporting tools to identify losses and investigate.
• De-escalate incidents professionally, prioritizing safety and client experience.
• Execute audits and prepare reports for asset protection efforts.
• Represent Sephora and support multiple locations as needed.

Skills

Conflict de-escalation

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical ability to lift 50lbs

Job description

## Asset Protection PartnerArlington,VA,United States**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****Inclusion & Belonging** We pledge to create a beauty community where everyone's uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored**Meaningful Rewards** Sephora offers comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility; Details can be found$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.