Galeries Lafayette Assistant Security Manager

Paris • France

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Galeries Lafayette, a distinguished name in the luxury retail sector, is renowned for its vibrant and dynamic environment that blends fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gourmet experiences. As part of a family-owned group, Galeries Lafayette is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, with a workforce representing 98 nationalities. The group is dedicated to creating a joyful and creative retail experience, continually pushing the boundaries of commerce.

1. Participate in store opening and closing operations.
2. Ensure the safety of individuals and property.
3. Conduct continuous monitoring to combat known and unknown shrinkage.
4. Guarantee compliance of all alarm, video surveillance, and remote monitoring systems.
5. Supervise security teams and act as a liaison for the Operations Manager.
6. Propose and implement continuous improvements in security and safety measures during events.
7. Manage and follow up on incident reports and complaints.
8. Handle all security-related issues for employees and the store in coordination with the building's Security Control Center.
9. Organize evacuation drills.
10. Regularly train and sensitize staff, ensuring the availability of protective equipment.
11. Secure merchandise and ensure the overall security of the store.
12. Establish and update security procedures.
13. Oversee security teams and maintain daily service quality with the security provider.

1. Possession of a professional card and up-to-date SSIAP2 certification.
2. Significant experience (5 to 10 years) in a similar role.
3. Background in security or National Police/Gendarmerie.
4. Strong understanding of legal regulations in security, safety, maintenance, and technical areas.

1. Team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communication.
3. Rigorous, organized, and capable of multitasking.
4. Solution-oriented with a proactive approach.
5. Ability to remain calm and discreet during crisis management.
6. Interest in retail, customer relations, and lifestyle culture.

5 to 10 years of significant experience in a similar security role, preferably within the retail or law enforcement sectors.

Fixed salary over 13 months, with a variable component up to €150 based on monthly store revenue, and an annual bonus up to one month's gross salary.

Benefits include a profit-sharing scheme, employee discounts, 80% transportation cost coverage, meal vouchers, personalized onboarding, and dynamic career development opportunities.

Galeries Lafayette prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and diversity, fostering an environment where all employees, regardless of background, can thrive. The company is committed to gender equality and actively combats everyday sexism, having signed the StOpE charter in 2019.