Asset Protection Specialist: Shrink Reduction & Safety

Nordstrom; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom in Arlington is seeking an Asset Protection Coordinator to help maintain a safe environment for customers and employees. You will support safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and work with store leadership to reduce shrink and promote operational excellence.

You’ll collaborate with the Asset Protection Manager, store leadership, and local law enforcement. The role emphasizes partnership across Store Operations and Asset Protection functions to drive results.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail or asset protection experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• A calm and professional approach to handling safety related situations.
• Strong accountability, initiative, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Knowledge of CCTV systems and basic computer skills (preferred).
• Comfortable using surveillance, reporting, and monitoring technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV and conduct surveillance to identify suspicious activity.
• Support investigations by gathering data, conducting package checks, and responding to alarms in our Employee Service Area.
• Enforce safety and security procedures to promote a safe store environment.
• Execute shrink reduction strategies using RFID and other reporting tools.
• Complete accurate and timely incident, investigation, and security metric reports.
• Assist in training store teams on asset prevention, partner with management on action plans, and connect with local law enforcement.

Skills

Retail experience

Asset protection

Surveillance

Communication skills

Time management

Flexible schedule

CCTV systems

Surveillance technologies

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Nordstrom in Arlington is seeking an Asset Protection Coordinator to help maintain a safe environment for customers and employees. You will support safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and work with store leadership to reduce shrink and promote operational excellence.

You’ll collaborate with the Asset Protection Manager, store leadership, and local law enforcement. The role emphasizes partnership across Store Operations and Asset Protection functions to drive results.