Asset Protection Detective, Woodfield - Part Time

Macy's • Schaumburg, IL

2d

About The Position

As an Asset Protection Detective at Macy’s, you will help protect company assets, reduce shortage, and support a safe, customer-focused shopping environment. You will use surveillance, investigative tools, and partnerships with store teams and law enforcement to identify and respond to theft, recover merchandise, and protect customers, colleagues, and the business.

The role involves investigating suspicious and dishonest activity, documenting incidents and evidence, supporting apprehensions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements, and maintaining compliance with standards for searches and evidence preservation. You may testify in criminal or civil court as needed, respond to alarm calls, support special assignments, and facilitate first aid when needed. You will also help prepare colleagues by training them on asset protection protocols.

This position requires prolonged periods of standing and walking, and may involve reaching above eye level, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. It also requires the ability to apprehend shoplifters, remain in enclosed surveillance areas for extended periods, and frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds. Part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week; schedules include weekend shifts, and hours depend on business needs and colleague availability.

Requirements

• Ability to observe, identify, and respond to suspicious activity in a retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with customers, colleagues, leaders, and law enforcement.
• Ability to use sound judgment, de-escalation tools, and company procedures to support a safe environment.
• Ability to handle proprietary, sensitive, and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• For jobs in New York, a current New York State Security Guard License is required.
• Ability to apprehend shoplifters.
• Ability to sustain long periods in enclosed surveillance areas.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing and walking; occasional reaching above eye level, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail, customer service, asset protection, security, investigations, or law enforcement.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports, statements, and documentation related to incidents and investigations.
• Experience using surveillance systems, reporting tools, or investigative technology.
• Ability to train or coach colleagues on asset protection protocols, shortage reduction, or safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Use surveillance techniques, investigative tools, and reporting systems to identify theft, dishonest activity, and shortage trends.
• Partner with Asset Protection leaders, store teams, and law enforcement on investigations and asset protection.
• Use de-escalation tools and sound judgment to help maintain a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, statements, documentation, and evidence for investigations, audits, and legal proceedings.
• Help train colleagues on protocols that protect company assets.
• Identify, investigate, and respond to theft and dishonest activity.
• Support the apprehension of shoplifters and dishonest employees in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Recover stolen merchandise and provide evidence and documentation to support investigations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and legal standards concerning apprehensions, searches, and evidence preservation.
• Testify in criminal and civil cases as needed.
• Respond to alarm calls, support special assignments, and facilitate first aid for customers and colleagues when needed.
• Foster acceptance and respect in relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays
• Continuous learning and leadership development
• Colleague Resource Groups
• Volunteer opportunities
• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal and financial advice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed