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Asset Protection Specialist jobs are open across retail, logistics, healthcare, and financial services, from entry-level associate to senior investigator and manager, with specializations in loss prevention, fraud investigation, and corporate security. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Description
As a Part-time Asset Protection Specialist, your main focus is to help deliver an excellent customer experience while promoting a strong culture of safety, security, and loss prevention within an assigned H&M store.
This role provides a highly visible presence in the store, helping deter theft, support store operations, and maintain a safe environment for customers and employees. The Asset Protection Specialist also acts as a resource on loss trends, security procedures, and organized retail crime (ORC), partnering closely with Store Leadership and the Security Function.
This on-site role is based out of our store located at 6000 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230.
A Day in the Life
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities:
Customer Experience & Presence:
- Maintain a welcoming and professional presence at store entrances and on the sales floor, engaging customers to support a positive experience
- Act as a visible representative of H&M, balancing strong customer service with awareness of store activity
- Greet customers as an H&M representative, promoting strong customer service while serving as a visible deterrent to theft
- Respond calmly to security alarms, verifying purchases in a polite and professional manner verifying purchases or reviewing bags in accordance with company guidelines
Safety, Risk & Compliance:
- Perform regular safety and security checks, identifying risks and communicating hazards to store leadership
- Support ongoing compliance routines, including sensor audits and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Complete routine checks of security equipment and escalate any issues promptly to the Security Team
Store Operations & Team Support:
- Partner with Store Management to ensure consistent execution of operational and security standards and to ensure all team members consistently follow company policies and procedures
- Support and enforce proper access control procedures for customers, employees, and vendors
- Assist leadership team with de-escalating challenging situations, maintaining a calm and professional, and supportive approach
Loss Prevention & Security Practices:
- Support loss prevention efforts through proactive presence and awareness
- Conduct respectful, visual-only employee bag checks in line with company guidelines
- Partner with the Loss Prevention team on CCTV monitoring and investigations
Culture & Environment:
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, security, loss prevention, and accountability within the store prevention to reduce incidents and protect the store environment
- Contribute to an environment that protects people, product, and the overall store experience
Qualifications
Who You Are:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated customer service skills and a commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for colleagues and customers
- 1–2 years of retail loss prevention or related experience; familiarity with retail operations or security practices is a plus
- Ability to monitor and navigate the sales floor for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating with a team when needed
- CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred
Additional Information
Why You’ll Love Working at H&M:
- We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
- You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
- You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
Compensation: salary range is $20.25 – $22.50 hourly
This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
H& M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
Job Status: Hourly, non-exempt
Job Description
As a Part-time Asset Protection Specialist, your main focus is to help deliver an excellent customer experience while promoting a strong culture of safety, security, and loss prevention within an assigned H&M store.
This role provides a highly visible presence in the store, helping deter theft, support store operations, and maintain a safe environment for customers and employees. The Asset Protection Specialist also acts as a resource on loss trends, security procedures, and organized retail crime (ORC), partnering closely with Store Leadership and the Security Function.
This on-site role is based out of our store located at 6000 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230.
A Day in the Life
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities:
Customer Experience & Presence:
- Maintain a welcoming and professional presence at store entrances and on the sales floor, engaging customers to support a positive experience
- Act as a visible representative of H&M, balancing strong customer service with awareness of store activity
- Greet customers as an H&M representative, promoting strong customer service while serving as a visible deterrent to theft
- Respond calmly to security alarms, verifying purchases in a polite and professional manner verifying purchases or reviewing bags in accordance with company guidelines
Safety, Risk & Compliance:
- Perform regular safety and security checks, identifying risks and communicating hazards to store leadership
- Support ongoing compliance routines, including sensor audits and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Complete routine checks of security equipment and escalate any issues promptly to the Security Team
Store Operations & Team Support:
- Partner with Store Management to ensure consistent execution of operational and security standards and to ensure all team members consistently follow company policies and procedures
- Support and enforce proper access control procedures for customers, employees, and vendors
- Assist leadership team with de-escalating challenging situations, maintaining a calm and professional, and supportive approach
Loss Prevention & Security Practices:
- Support loss prevention efforts through proactive presence and awareness
- Conduct respectful, visual-only employee bag checks in line with company guidelines
- Partner with the Loss Prevention team on CCTV monitoring and investigations
Culture & Environment:
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, security, loss prevention, and accountability within the store prevention to reduce incidents and protect the store environment
- Contribute to an environment that protects people, product, and the overall store experience
Qualifications
Who You Are:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated customer service skills and a commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for colleagues and customers
- 1–2 years of retail loss prevention or related experience; familiarity with retail operations or security practices is a plus
- Ability to monitor and navigate the sales floor for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating with a team when needed
- CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred
Additional Information
Why You’ll Love Working at H&M:
- We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
- You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
- You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
Compensation: salary range is $20.25 – $22.50 hourly
This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
H& M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
Job Status: Hourly, non-exempt
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Target25
- The Home Depot22
- Gap3
- The RealReal3
- H&M2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail51
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces5
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Manufacturing2
- Consumer Goods1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in asset protection specialist jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent with two or more years of loss prevention or security experience
- Proficiency with CCTV surveillance systems and video management software
- Experience conducting internal investigations and writing detailed incident reports
- Knowledge of exception-based reporting tools such as Agilence or Sherlock
- Wicklander-Zulawski or Reid interview and interrogation certification preferred
- Ability to obtain or maintain a valid state guard or security license where required
Tips for Your Asset Protection Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to LP metrics
Hiring managers in asset protection want to see shrink reduction outcomes, case closure rates, and recovery totals on your resume. Translate your daily duties into measurable results tied to store or facility loss, not just a list of responsibilities.
Highlight certifications above experience
Certifications like the Wicklander-Zulawski interview technique or a Loss Prevention Qualified credential can move your application ahead of candidates with more years on the job. List them prominently near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer.
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.
Target employers by shrink environment
Focus your search on employer types whose loss environments match your background. Big-box retail, pharmacy chains, and distribution centers each have distinct theft patterns and technology stacks, so your relevant experience reads stronger when it aligns directly with the posting.
Prepare scenario answers for dishonesty interviews
Interviewers almost always ask how you have handled an employee or vendor theft case from detection through termination. Walk through your actual process including documentation, chain of custody, and how you coordinated with HR or law enforcement.
Negotiate beyond base pay
Asset protection roles often carry discretionary budgets for equipment, training, or travel. Ask about those line items during offer discussions, along with on-call expectations and whether case bonuses or shrink-reduction incentives are part of the compensation structure.
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 Target, The Home Depot, and Gap, with the largest share of openings in California, Colorado, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Retail chains and large distribution networks consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many asset protection specialist jobs are remote?
About 0% of asset protection specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most white-collar roles given the on-site nature of physical deterrence and surveillance work. Remote opportunities tend to concentrate in fraud analysis, exception-based reporting review, and corporate investigations rather than floor-level loss prevention.
How do you become an asset protection specialist?
Start by gaining experience in retail, security, or law enforcement where you develop observation, documentation, and de-escalation skills. Pursue a loss prevention certification to formalize your credentials. From there, apply to entry-level asset protection associate roles at retailers or logistics companies, build a case history that shows measurable shrink reduction, and move up from associate to specialist over time.
Can you get hired as an asset protection specialist with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited direct loss prevention experience if they have a background in retail, military service, or security guarding. Emphasize transferable skills like situational awareness, conflict resolution, and report writing. Completing a basic loss prevention certificate course before you apply signals commitment and can offset a thin resume in a competitive market.
What does the asset protection specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen followed by one or two in-person rounds. You should expect scenario-based questions about how you detected, documented, and resolved a theft case, as well as questions about your familiarity with surveillance equipment and exception reporting tools. Some retailers add a role-play exercise where you practice a subject interview, so prepare a structured approach for walking through a dishonesty investigation from start to finish.
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 across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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