Living Spaces Hiring for PART TIME ASSET PROTECTION at La Mirada, California Full Time

Living Spaces is a growing home furnishing brand and  we continue to open new locations. We know in order to stay current with the times and trends, we have to perpetually update our look and selection. What has truly sustained our growth — from 1 to over 20 locations, from 100 employees to over 2,000, from a humble home furnishings store to a widely recognized and respected lifestyle brand — are the talented individuals who have taken us there. We are looking for innovative,  driven, and passionate professionals to join our team so we can reach even greater heights together.

We believe that a great team member experience leads to an even better guest experience. That is why we place a huge emphasis on building a great culture within our teams. Our ideal candidate will have natural talent: meaning, they possess the capacity and commitment, along with an openness to being coached around skills that will ensure they delight and exceed the expectations of our guests in all areas of Living Spaces business. We also believe in our team members taking ownership of their performance and how that contributes to the overall success of their role.

Position Summary ​

Working in the distribution center and retail store environments, the Asset Protection Associate will be responsible for maintaining the security and safety of the company premises and personnel, interior and exterior of the assigned location, and, as needed, supporting asset protection needs of the retail locations supported by the assigned distribution center.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property

• Prevents losses and damage by reporting unusual activity or circumstances

• Confronts violators of policy and procedures in a professional manner to redirect behavior

• Inspects buildings and access points

• Assists Supervisor in restraining trespassers or other violators

• Manages vehicular traffic by directing drivers

• Maintains authorized DC truck yard traffic utilizing company tools and procedures

• Supports investigations, conducting surveillances and gathering of facts

• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities

• Maintains organization’s stability and brand reputation by complying with legal requirements

• Contributes to Inventory/Asset Protection team effort by accomplishing results as needed

• Promotes awareness of company policies, procedures and directives

• Submits new and innovative ideas to enhance job functions and company best practices

• Provide assistance across business groups as needed

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).   Two or more years of related security experience.  Proven knowledge of security operations and procedures. Prior security experience in retail or distribution centers is preferred.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook.  Report Writing experience is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

E-Verify

Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.