Seasonal Visual Security Associate - Part Time

belk; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

belk is seeking a Seasonal Temporary Visual Security Associate to support asset protection while delivering excellent customer service. This hourly role emphasizes visual deterrence, reporting suspicious activities, and maintaining a welcoming shopping environment.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, monitoring designated areas, communicating issues to leadership, and collaborating with teams to protect assets. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to customer service and achieving store objectives.
• Ability to learn and apply store policies.
• Comfort with using data and guidance to make timely decisions.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and contribute to store success.
• Clear, professional communication.
• Comfortable with technology and Windows-based devices.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stretch, and lift at least 40 lbs.
• Eligible to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular movement throughout store areas to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and help customers in a welcoming manner.
• Serve as a visible security presence to deter theft and protect store assets.
• Observe customer behavior and report suspicious activities promptly.
• Communicate concerns or security issues to store leadership.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain a safe, clean, and organized store environment.
• Support store operations and adapt to changing business needs.
• Stay informed on products, promotions, policies, and store events to improve execution.
• Contribute to a positive store culture by sharing knowledge with teammates.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Communication

Tech-savvy

Job description

We're excited to meet you! The Seasonal Temporary Visual Security Associate supports the execution of store asset protection initiatives by providing consistent visual theft deterrence and ensuring a positive customer experience. This role provides excellent customer service while monitoring and reporting suspicious activities in a strategic location within the store. This is an hourly position.

What you will do

• Demonstrate ownership and initiative in achieving personal goals, store objectives, and daily priorities.
• Greet, engage, and assist customers warmly, creating a welcoming environment and providing personalized service to enhance customer shopping experience.
• Serve as a visible presence in designated areas of responsibility to deter potential theft and maintain a secure environment.
• Observe customer behaviors and identify activities that may indicate potential theft.
• Effectively communicate customer concerns, suspicious behaviors, or potential security issues to store leadership promptly.
• Collaborate with store leaders and associates to protect store assets and uphold safety standards.
• Support store operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Demonstrate adaptability and respond to changing circumstances, adjusting tactics and shifting focus based on business needs.
• Leverage training tools, use resources, and embrace feedback to continuously build skills and strengthen performance. Stay informed of products, promotions, policies, and store events to enhance execution.
• Contribute to a positive store culture by building connections with teammates, sharing knowledge, and celebrating individual and team achievements.

Skills and Abilities

• Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives.
• Skills and experience to perform in the role and a commitment to continuously learn.
• Ability to use data and guidance to support timely and effective decisions.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success.
• Communicate with excellence.
• Comfortable with technology, including smart phones, tablet computers and Windows-based operating systems.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
• Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.

The job posting highlights the most relevant / essential responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.