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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

Asset Protection Specialist - part time

Talbots Home Office - Hingham, MA

12 am/Midnight - 12 pm/Noon on Weekends (two 12-hour shifts)

About the role

The Asset Protection Specialist has a thorough knowledge of KnitWell Groups 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. Our Talbots Home Office is staffed by Asset Protection 24/7, 365 days a year. 

The impact you can have

• Greet, engage, and assist associates, vendors, and visitors upon arrival.
• Responsible for access control to our properties 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.
• Responsible for initiating internal/external investigations based off daily inspections findings and/or information received from other sources/information.
• Responsible for creating incident/injury reports and applying first aid in times of need.
• Build productive business relationships and demonstrate an understanding of each function.
• Make knowledgeable and informed decisions based on the department’s P&P’s.
• Supports AP management by completing various Asset Protection vendor management responsibilities from the corporate office.
• Performs other administrative duties as needed by Asset Protection Management.

You’ll bring to the role

• At least 6 months’ experience in Asset Protection / Loss Prevention or Corporate Security preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Primary 12-hour Weekend shifts over 2 days is: 12:00am/Midnight - 12:00pm/Noon.
• Self-motivated; must be able to work with little or no supervision during shift.
• Excellent organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification preferred.
• 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. *  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid sick time.
• Paid volunteer time, local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. 

* 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 part-time position works two 12-hour shifts (Midnight Friday - Noon Saturday & Midnight Saturday - Noon Sunday) consistent with the needs of the business at our Talbots office location in Hingham, MA. 

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.