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Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success . Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth . We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow <
• Teamwork . We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The position provides a visible presence at Store entrances/exits, mitigating theft and fraud and maintaining a safe and secure environment for Associates and Customers. The Specialist makes eye contact, smiles, and greets all Customers in a prominent, courteous and friendly manner deterring opportunity for theft by demonstrating "Command" presence and wearing a body worn camera. Must embrace Company values and have a mentality to protect the Ross treasure. This position will support the Area Loss Prevention Manager (ALPM) by working at assigned Stores within the market as prioritized by the ALPM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintaining Safe & Secure Environment

• Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do and assists Store Leadership in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both Associates and Customers. 
• Provides visible "Command" presence, including prominent greetings with eye contact, at Store entrances/exits and on sales floor wearing a Company issued body worn camera, monitoring for potential safety issues.
• Removes clutter and ensures safe, clear egress to emergency exits.

Developing Great Teams & Partnerships:

• Provides great Customer service by prominently greeting Customers, making eye contact, smiling and answering questions in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Treats all Customers and Associates with respect.
• Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognizes Associates using Company recognition programs.
• Regular involvement with internal and external partners. May include conference calls, scheduled district meetings, educating Associates, providing recognition, etc.
• Other duties as assigned to support Loss Prevention initiatives.

Personal and Store Brand

• Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
• Maintains a professional appearance, in accordance with Company dress code.

Mitigating Theft & Fraud

• Monitors entrances/exits as well as sales floor for potential theft by identifying suspicious behavior.
• Gathers theft indicators and uses internal or external intelligence to impact shortage trends. Effectively communicates to Store Leadership and Loss Prevention Leadership.
• Adheres to Company policy for external theft response.
• Executes all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.

Minimizing Operational Shortage:

• Increases Store awareness on effective processes to minimize operational shortage. Trains and educates Associates on shortage reduction initiatives.
• Observes and validates proper checkout procedures for Customers and Associates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

COMPETENCIES

Manages Work Processes

Collaboration

Business Acumen

Leading by Example

Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes

Communicates Effectively

Ensures Accountability & Execution

Builds Talent

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Highly driven and capable of achieving results with limited oversight.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with the Store team.
• Excellent Customer service skills.
• Proven ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Must be able to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations for security positions, including but not limited to, additional background screening, physical examination, fingerprinting and/or drug and alcohol testing.
• One year retail supervisor experience or similar training preferred.
• One year loss prevention/security training preferred.
• Active Security Guard License preferred.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent required, AA degree preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance

Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.

Must be able to raise or lower objects more than 25 lbs. from one level to another (includes upward pulling)

Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, or crouch (frequency and duration will vary per daily business need).

Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.

Must be able to travel. Will require frequent driving

This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/a

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role to . The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.