Asset Protection Specialist - DC

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

 

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

 

Asset Protection Specialist

(Mon-Fri, 2-10 pm Shift)

 

About the role

The Asset Protection Specialist has a thorough knowledge of KnitWell Group’s security and life safety procedures and is responsible for supporting the protection of our enterprise assets; which include associates, product and property. This individual must maintain company and departmental policy and procedural expertise and ongoing action readiness for incidents related to life safety and Asset Protection within the organization and provides detailed reporting to various staff and support departments. 

 

The impact you can have

• Checks associate ID badges to control facility egress and logs visitors/contractors. Greet, engage and assist associates, vendors and visitors upon registration.

• Maintains thorough knowledge of / and monitors facilities CCTV, fire/burglar, and access control systems.

• Answers and transfers internal/external phone calls as part of Front Desk procedures.

• Conducts daily (i.e. outbound/inbound audits, safety/security checklists, etc.) and monthly audits and facility inspections in distribution center and/or office locations.

• Responsible for initiating internal/external investigations based off daily inspections findings and/or information received from other sources/information.

• Secures facility during non-operational hours.

• Provides after-hour security service/surveillance (walk and/or monitor associates to their automobile, etc.) to associates in times of need.

• Responsible for creating incident/injury report and applying first aid in times of need.

• Build productive business relationships and demonstrate an understanding of each function.

• Make knowledgeable and informed decisions based on the departments P&P’s.

• Performs other duties or administrative functions as need by Asset Protection Management.

 

You’ll bring to the role

·         At least 6 months experience in Asset Protection / Loss Prevention or security preferred.

·         High School diploma or equivalent.

·         Must be flexible to work any shift including weekends, and be on call 24/7, any day of the year

·         Self-motivated; must be able to work with little or no supervision during shift

·         Excellent organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.

·         First Aid, CPR, AED certification preferred (certification will be required during employment).

·         Possess basic Microsoft skills (i.e. Office, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).

 

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).* 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

 

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

 

This 2nd shift position works on-site Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 10 pm, consistent with the needs of the business at our Etna Distribution Center office location in Pataskala, OH.  There can be occasional on-call or alternative shift coverage required.

 

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Location:

DC-Distrib Ctr Etna OH-ascena, OH 43062

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.