Asset Protection Specialist: Safety, Shrinkage & Response

Nordstrom, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection Agent to safeguard customers, employees and merchandise, partnering with the store ERT to prevent, respond to and recover from emergencies.

You will help drive shrinkage reduction, identify theft trends and support investigations across high-shrinkage areas. The role requires strong judgment, communication skills, confidentiality and flexible scheduling to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• 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).

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, escalation, 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.

Skills

Decision making

Verbal & written skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Calm demeanor

Ownership

Flexible schedule

Licensing requirements

Investigative experience

Tools

Video surveillance systems

RFID data

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection Agent to safeguard customers, employees and merchandise, partnering with the store ERT to prevent, respond to and recover from emergencies.

You will help drive shrinkage reduction, identify theft trends and support investigations across high-shrinkage areas. The role requires strong judgment, communication skills, confidentiality and flexible scheduling to meet business needs.