Asset Protection - Security Ambassador - State Street Rack

Nordstrom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom in Chicago is seeking an Asset Protection Security Ambassador to deter loss and maintain a visible, professional presence on the sales floor. You will engage customers, train coworkers, and work with store leadership to protect inventory.

Your role includes monitoring, responding to emergencies, and conducting audits and education to reduce shrink while upholding strict confidentiality. A valid security license and a calm, professional approach are essential.

Qualifications

• A valid security license is required for this role in multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain an active, visible floor presence as a deterrent.
• Calm and professional demeanor when addressing safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers in a timely, professional and personable manner and respond to customer’s needs
• Maintain visible presence by wearing a Nordstrom provided security officer style uniform
• Perform monitoring and surveillance activities
• Assess and assist in emergency situations
• Reduce and control loss of inventory through audits, training, and education
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Skills

Security license

Visible floor presence

Calm under pressure

Accountability

Job description

Job Description

The ideal asset protection security ambassador helps prevent loss of inventory through interactions and training with other coworkers, maintaining a visible presence throughout the store and interacting with customers in a professional and pleasant demeanor.

The ideal asset protection security ambassador helps prevent loss of inventory through interactions and training with other coworkers, maintaining a visible presence throughout the store and interacting with customers in a professional and pleasant demeanor.

A day in the life…

• Greet and engage customers in a timely, professional and personable manner and respond to customer’s needs
• Maintain visible presence by wearing a Nordstrom provided security officer style uniform
• Perform monitoring and surveillance activities
• Assess and assist in emergency situations
• Reduce and control loss of inventory through audits, training, and education
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality

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 maintain an active, visible floor presence as a deterrent in designated areas
• A calm head when dealing with safety issues, including dealing with suspects who engage in aggressive behavior
• Accountability, initiative and a high level of ownership
• Meet any local licensing requirements
• The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs

Pay Range Details

The 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.

$20.60 - $21.40 Hourly

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Benefits

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. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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