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About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role
The Asset Protection Specialist has a thorough knowledge of Ascena’s security and life safety procedures and is responsible for supporting the protection of our enterprise assets, which include associates, product, and property. This individual must maintain company and departmental policy and procedural expertise and ongoing action readiness for incidents related to life safety and Asset Protection within the organization and provides detailed reporting to various staff and support departments.  

The impact you can have

• Greet, engage, and assist associates, vendors, and visitors upon arrival.
• Responsible for access control to our designated floors by verifying that associates are on approved entry list, and visitors/vendors are entered into the Visitor’s log.
• Create ID badges and assign appropriate security clearance.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of/and monitors facilities CCTV, and access control systems.
• Answers and transfers internal/external phone calls as part of Sky Lobby procedures.
• Responsible for initiating internal/external investigations based off daily inspections findings and/or information received from other sources/information.
• Responsible for creating incident/injury report and applying first aid in times of need.
• Build productive business relationships and demonstrate an understanding of each function.
• Performs daily rounds to ensure the safety of the building and its tenants
• Make knowledgeable and informed decisions based on the departments P&P’s.
• Supports AP management by completing various Asset Protection vendor management responsibilities from the corporate office.
• Performs other administrative duties as need by Asset Protection Management.

You’ll bring to the role

• At least 6 months experience in Asset Protection / Loss Prevention or security preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Primary shift is 11:30a.- 7:30p Monday – Friday and be on call for any work emergencies should they arise.
• Self-motivated; must be able to work with little or no supervision during shift.
• Excellent organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess basic Microsoft skills (i.e. Office, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site at our Duluth, MN location. 

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Location:

Corporate Office-ascena-Duluth, MN 55802

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.