Job Description
Job Title:
Sr Store Protection Specialist
Requisition Number:
12265
Posting Start Date:
9/23/26
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
- Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
- Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
- Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
- Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Senior Store Protection Specialist works in partnership with the Store Manager (SM), Area Loss Prevention Manager (ALPM) and Ross Investigative & Safety Center (RISC) to mitigate external theft in Stores by providing service to customers demonstrating the intent to cause loss and coordinating with law enforcement to resolve external theft incidents and trespass known theft subjects from Stores.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Mitigating Theft & Fraud- Partners with ALPM and RISC to monitor Store and Corporate level reporting to identify possible external theft activity and trends in store- Monitors entrances/exits and sales floor for potential theft by identifying suspicious behaviors and activity- Identifies and interacts with Customers exhibiting behaviors that demonstrate the intent to cause loss or commit fraud- Identifies theft indicators and utilizes intelligence to validate external theft incidents- Reports and provides supporting evidence of external theft incidents to ALPM and RISC- Upon approval from the ALPM, responsible for coordinating with law enforcement to resolve external theft incidentsMaintaining a Safe & Secure Environment- Partners with local law enforcement to respond to safety and security incidents- Practices safe behaviors when interacting with Customers and Associates- Alerts management to safety hazards and risks observed (i.e. blocked emergency exits, blocked electrical panels, etc.)- Responsible for coordinating with law enforcement to issue and enforce trespasses with prior approvalMinimizing Operational Shortage- Alerts management to observed operational gaps driving external theft (i.e. fitting room, front end, building security, etc.)Developing Great Teams & Partnerships- Regularly communicates and provides detailed incident recaps to ALPM and RISC- Builds partnership and collaborates with local law enforcement to resolve external theft cases upon approval- Partners and collaborates with store leadership and operational partners. May include, but not limited to, feedback, conference calls, meetings, store visits, etc.- Executes other duties as assigned to support Loss Prevention initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.)
COMPETENCIES
Manages Work Processes
Collaboration
Business Acumen
Leading by Example
Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
Communication
Developing Talent
Ensures Accountability & Execution
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environmentAbility to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners including law enforcementStrong written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with associates at all levels of the organizationExcellent customer service skillsDemonstrated ability to effectivelyproblem solve with the proper sense of urgencyMust be able to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations for security positions, including but not limited to, additional background screening, physical examination, fingerprinting and/or drug and alcohol testing as requiredAbility to make quality judgment in little to no response timeExperience in Loss prevention, security, or retail preferredCandidates with current and valid security guard registration card preferredSuccessful completion of Senior Store Protection Specialist training, as applicable, can act as an advantage
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
High School education or equivalent required, AA degree preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
Vision: ability to see information in print and/or electronically
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NoneDISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.