Asset Protection Investigator

Job Description:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. 

YOU WILL BE:
The Asset Protection Investigator is responsible for protecting company assets by preventing and investigating internal and external theft, conducting apprehensions in accordance with policy and law, and supporting inventory integrity initiatives. Reporting to the Asset Protection Manager, the API plays a critical role in maintaining a safe selling environment through active floor presence, investigations, audits, and associate awareness.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Identify, investigate, and document internal and external theft incidents
• Conduct apprehensions in strict accordance with company policy and all applicable laws
• Develop investigative leads and prepare complete, accurate, and timely case reports
• Assist in preparing cases for interviews and potential prosecution
• Testify in criminal court proceedings when required
• Maintain an active sales floor presence to deter theft and protect merchandise
• Conduct associate huddles and awareness discussions focused on shortage prevention, safety, and policy compliance
• Support a safe selling environment while modeling customer service standards
• Execute operational audits and self-audits in assigned areas, ensuring accurate documentation
• Identify process gaps and control weaknesses and communicate findings to the Asset Protection Manager
• Support physical inventory activities and reconciliation efforts as needed
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local law enforcement to support successful case resolution
• Identify and report security risks, safety concerns, and loss exposures
• Uphold high ethical standards and reinforce company values with associates and leadership
• Ensure compliance with all Asset Protection policies, apprehension guidelines, and training requirements
• Reliable and dependable, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting scheduling, timekeeping, and attendance expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required 
• Minimum of 2 years of retail Asset Protection experience 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with retail security systems e.g. Case management, CCTV

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:

• Opportunity to work in a innovative environment with a company experiencing transformational growth
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.