Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW: A Bloomingdale’s Asset Protection Visual Security Officer’s (VSO) primary role is to provide a visible and welcoming presence at the customer entrance that helps deter theft while aiding the customer shopping experience. The Visual Security Officer will support the store by helping to provide a safe environment for our customers and our colleagues. The Visual Security Officer will greet and engage customers and offer assistance. Our Asset Protection training program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to do the job while you grow in responsibility. Each Visual Security Officer is charged with maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the execution of their duties within the store. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greets and welcomes customers while on the selling floor
• Visually monitor customer traffic entering and exiting the store
• Deter theft via visual observation
• Maintain a safe business environment
• Communicate suspicious activity to Asset Protection/Security

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• No Education or Experience Required
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities 
• Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
• May occasionally involve reaching above eye level, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.  
• Frequently lift/move up to 30lbs

Company Description

Bloomingdale’s is like no other store in the word and as we approach our 150th anniversary, we strive to continue that promise. As a global leader in the industry, we make fashion personal and fun, aspirational, yet approachable and are fueled by the power of relationships both with our customers and colleagues. As America’s only full-line, omni-channel upscale retailer, we drive the customer experience through leveraging the creative energy and style know-how of our department and outlet store teams, or through visual inspiration on Bloomingdales.com.