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Be Part of an Amazing Story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Manager, Asset Protection oversees one of the highest shortage locations, with an elevated scope of responsibility that may include executive direct reports and increased staff levels, higher Sales Volume, or significant Shortage risk. They serve as the subject matter expert on Asset Protection and Shortage Reduction Strategies within their location, the experience they bring in asset protection and shortage reduction is essential in supporting the overall company goal for topline results.
What You Will Do
Shortage
- Lead the store executive team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and managing the store's shortage prevention and awareness programs
- Develop relationships with Store, Division, and Regional leaders to gain support towards achieving shortage goals
- Manage and monitor internal and external theft investigations, apprehensions, and recoveries
- Analyze theft trends through the utilization of available AP Reports, Systems, and Technology
- Establish a high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness determined by audit results
- Ensure that all AP policies and procedures are thoroughly understood by the AP team and executed effectively
- Manage and monitor payroll expenses
- Support the preparation, take, and reconciliation of the annual inventory process
- Focus on significant shortage opportunities and develop action plans with a higher level of impact to improve location and district results
- Assume an elevated leadership role within the division to include special projects beyond the normal scope of responsibility
Customer
- Uphold Macy’s commitment to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that our company aspires to achieve, every day in every store and office, with every customer and associate
- Role model exemplary service and lead the Asset Protection team to provide an outstanding shopping experience
- Ensure selling floor merchandise protection standards are maintained; conduct AP audits and review for action opportunities
- Drive an awareness culture focused on prevention by ensuring the store population is educated on Asset Protection best practices
- Maintain safety awareness and a safe shopping and work environment for customers and colleagues
- Handle proprietary, sensitive, and confidential information
- Manage high-profile incidents and special event management
- Participate in visits with senior leadership
People
- Recruit and develop qualified Asset Protection talent by creating and supporting a culture that values retention, career development, and succession planning
- Achieve results through managing others, including direct reports who are often hourly colleagues and leaders
- Play an influential role in the development of high-potential leaders
- Lead innovative projects and foster idea sharing among peers
- Establish yourself as an influential leader
- Address colleague concerns in a reasonable and fair manner, consistent with the values expected by the Company
- Leverage partnerships and foster relationships with local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders
- Support Macy’s Brand values, including the commitment to community service opportunities and ‘Give Back’ opportunities
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance, and punctuality
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned
Skills You Will Need
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve shortage prevention goals, while upholding company values and fostering a positive work environment
Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and execute effective shortage prevention strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of the location
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with Store, Division, and Regional leaders, gaining support for shortage reduction initiatives
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing theft trends and utilizing available reports, systems, and technology to identify and address areas of concern proactively
Communication: Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, colleagues, and external partners
Adaptability: Capacity to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure, adapting strategies as needed to address evolving challenges
Time Management: Strong organizational skills to effectively manage resources, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality
Who You Are
- Candidates with a High School Diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
- 3-5 years of prior Asset Protection management experience
- This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands
- Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
- May involve reaching above eye level
- Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
- Able to sustain long periods enclosed in surveillance areas
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
Be Part of an Amazing Story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Manager, Asset Protection oversees one of the highest shortage locations, with an elevated scope of responsibility that may include executive direct reports and increased staff levels, higher Sales Volume, or significant Shortage risk. They serve as the subject matter expert on Asset Protection and Shortage Reduction Strategies within their location, the experience they bring in asset protection and shortage reduction is essential in supporting the overall company goal for topline results.
What You Will Do
Shortage
- Lead the store executive team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and managing the store's shortage prevention and awareness programs
- Develop relationships with Store, Division, and Regional leaders to gain support towards achieving shortage goals
- Manage and monitor internal and external theft investigations, apprehensions, and recoveries
- Analyze theft trends through the utilization of available AP Reports, Systems, and Technology
- Establish a high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness determined by audit results
- Ensure that all AP policies and procedures are thoroughly understood by the AP team and executed effectively
- Manage and monitor payroll expenses
- Support the preparation, take, and reconciliation of the annual inventory process
- Focus on significant shortage opportunities and develop action plans with a higher level of impact to improve location and district results
- Assume an elevated leadership role within the division to include special projects beyond the normal scope of responsibility
Customer
- Uphold Macy’s commitment to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that our company aspires to achieve, every day in every store and office, with every customer and associate
- Role model exemplary service and lead the Asset Protection team to provide an outstanding shopping experience
- Ensure selling floor merchandise protection standards are maintained; conduct AP audits and review for action opportunities
- Drive an awareness culture focused on prevention by ensuring the store population is educated on Asset Protection best practices
- Maintain safety awareness and a safe shopping and work environment for customers and colleagues
- Handle proprietary, sensitive, and confidential information
- Manage high-profile incidents and special event management
- Participate in visits with senior leadership
People
- Recruit and develop qualified Asset Protection talent by creating and supporting a culture that values retention, career development, and succession planning
- Achieve results through managing others, including direct reports who are often hourly colleagues and leaders
- Play an influential role in the development of high-potential leaders
- Lead innovative projects and foster idea sharing among peers
- Establish yourself as an influential leader
- Address colleague concerns in a reasonable and fair manner, consistent with the values expected by the Company
- Leverage partnerships and foster relationships with local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders
- Support Macy’s Brand values, including the commitment to community service opportunities and ‘Give Back’ opportunities
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance, and punctuality
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned
Skills You Will Need
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve shortage prevention goals, while upholding company values and fostering a positive work environment
Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and execute effective shortage prevention strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of the location
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with Store, Division, and Regional leaders, gaining support for shortage reduction initiatives
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing theft trends and utilizing available reports, systems, and technology to identify and address areas of concern proactively
Communication: Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, colleagues, and external partners
Adaptability: Capacity to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure, adapting strategies as needed to address evolving challenges
Time Management: Strong organizational skills to effectively manage resources, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality
Who You Are
- Candidates with a High School Diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
- 3-5 years of prior Asset Protection management experience
- This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands
- Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
- May involve reaching above eye level
- Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
- Able to sustain long periods enclosed in surveillance areas
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Walmart46
- Macy's16
- Hannaford14
- Green Thumb Industries14
- Lowe's Home Improvement14
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Distribution & Wholesale
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in asset protection specialist jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with a bachelor's degree preferred for investigator roles
- One to three years of loss prevention, retail security, or law enforcement experience
- Proficiency with CCTV systems, digital video review, and exception-based reporting software
- Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) or Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) certification strongly preferred
- Ability to conduct internal investigations, write detailed incident reports, and testify if needed
- Strong verbal communication skills for subject interviews and cross-functional collaboration with store management
Tips for Your Asset Protection Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to LP certifications
Hiring managers scan for certifications like LPQ or LPC before reading experience bullets. List yours near the top, alongside any relevant training in exception-based reporting tools or CCTV systems. Generic security experience without these signals gets screened out fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists asset protection specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify shrink reduction in your bullets
Retailers and logistics companies care most about measurable outcomes. Replace vague phrases like 'reduced theft' with specific results: inventory shrink percentage brought down, recovery dollar amounts, or ORC cases closed. Numbers move your resume past the first cut.
Filter for industry-specific AP roles
Asset protection looks different in grocery retail versus financial services versus healthcare. When searching, add an industry modifier alongside the title so you target openings that match your actual background and avoid roles built around unfamiliar environments or tools.
Prepare scenario answers for interview panels
Asset protection interviews almost always include behavior-based questions about confronting a shoplifter, handling a dishonest employee, or managing an active incident. Prepare two or three real examples from your experience using a situation-action-result structure before you walk in.
Negotiate shift differentials not just base pay
AP roles frequently require overnight, weekend, or holiday coverage. When an offer comes in, ask specifically about differential rates for those shifts, since that compensation can meaningfully change your total pay without touching the base salary figure the employer anchors on.
Asset Protection Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most asset protection specialists?
The companies hiring the most asset protection specialists right now include Walmart, Macy's, and Hannaford, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large-format retailers and grocery chains consistently post the highest volume of openings nationwide.
How many asset protection specialist jobs are remote?
About 24% of asset protection specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work are fraud analysis, e-commerce loss prevention, and corporate investigations that rely on data review rather than physical presence.
How do you become an asset protection specialist?
Start by building a foundation in retail, security, or law enforcement work, since employers prioritize candidates who have handled real incidents. Earning a Loss Prevention Qualified certification strengthens your resume significantly. From there, apply to entry-level loss prevention associate roles at retailers, demonstrate measurable results in shrink reduction, and work toward the LP specialist title from within.
Can you get hired as an asset protection specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level asset protection specialist roles exist specifically for candidates without deep LP backgrounds. Retailers often hire from customer service, military, and security guard pipelines. Emphasizing observation skills, conflict de-escalation experience, and any relevant coursework or certification gets you past the first screen even without direct loss prevention history.
What does the asset protection specialist interview process look like?
Most asset protection specialist interviews include a phone screen focused on availability and background, followed by an in-person or video panel with a loss prevention manager and sometimes a district AP lead. Expect behavior-based questions about past theft incidents, employee dishonesty situations, and how you handled confrontation. Some employers add a written scenario exercise or a policy knowledge assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to asset protection specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to asset protection specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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