Visual Security Associate - Full Time

Belk; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with Matching

Generous PTO

Merchandise Discounts

Paid parental leave

Growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Belk is seeking a Visual Security Associate in Georgia to support asset protection initiatives and provide excellent customer service. You will deter theft, monitor for suspicious activities, and report issues to store leadership while ensuring a welcoming shopping experience.

The role is hourly and requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays. You will engage customers, uphold safety standards, and stay informed on promotions and store events to optimize execution.

Qualifications

• Dedication to customer service and achieving store objectives.
• Ability to use data and guidance to support timely decisions.
• Ownership of assigned tasks and contributing to store success.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership in achieving goals and priorities.
• Greet and assist customers to create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Serve as a visible presence to deter theft and maintain security.
• Observe behaviors to identify activities suggesting theft.
• Communicate concerns to store leadership promptly.
• Collaborate with leaders to protect assets and uphold safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and adjust tactics as needed.
• Stay informed on products, policies, and events to enhance execution.
• Foster a positive store culture by sharing knowledge with teammates.

Skills

Customer service

Ownership

Communication

Tech-savvy

Mobility/physical fitness

Job description

The 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.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Matching Contribution
• Generous PTO
• Merchandise Discounts
• Paid Maternity and Paternal Leave
• Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Education and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Benefit eligibility dependent on role and/or full-time/part-time status

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