Asset Protection & Safety Specialist

Gapinc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to safeguard customers, employees and products across our brand family—Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. You will work in high‑risk store environments, wear a body camera, and maintain a strong, visible presence on the sales floor.

Your focus will be theft deterrence, investigations, and safety. You will train store teams, coordinate with law enforcement, review security systems, and analyze incident data to identify patterns and

Qualifications

• Experience in theft apprehension and surveillance.
• Strong understanding of safety and legal protocols.
• Ability to wear and operate body-worn cameras.
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.
• Independent work in high-pressure environments; knowledge of business continuity planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong, visible presence in high-risk stores to deter theft.
• Conduct surveillance and apprehend shoplifters per policy and law.
• Wear and operate body-worn cameras to document incidents.
• Collaborate with store teams and law enforcement to prosecute cases.
• Train store teams on safety practices and reporting tools.
• Check physical security systems and report vulnerabilities.
• Analyze incident data to identify patterns and suggest prevention.
• Support crisis response and foster a culture of safety and inclusion.

Skills

Theft apprehension

Surveillance

Body-worn cameras

Communication & de-escalation

Independent work under pressure

Business continuity & risk management

Job description

Gap Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to safeguard customers, employees and products across our brand family—Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. You will work in high‑risk store environments, wear a body camera, and maintain a strong, visible presence on the sales floor.

Your focus will be theft deterrence, investigations, and safety. You will train store teams, coordinate with law enforcement, review security systems, and analyze incident data to identify patterns and