Galeries Lafayette Safety & Security Assistant

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Selective Retailing & Department Stores
Posted
Jul 10, 2026

About Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious entity within the retail landscape, offers an exhilarating environment that embodies a lifestyle of fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gastronomy. As part of this vibrant and innovative group, employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and commitment, driving the evolution of commerce and enchanting customers with every interaction.

Galeries Lafayette seeks a Safety & Security Assistant for a 2-year work-study role in Paris, focusing on loss prevention, crisis management, and security procedures.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update safety procedures documented in the Security Handbook (Livre Blanc)
  • Develop and communicate crisis management protocols; coordinate internal drills and liaise with public security forces
  • Support loss prevention efforts through on-site auditing and investigations (approximately 10% of role)
  • Monitor implementation of the Manager Safety for Large Sites (MSGS) training programme
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual safety performance reports
  • Contribute to weekly service committee meetings
  • Conduct daily security surveillance and threat assessment

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or admitted to a Master's degree programme in Security, Safety, or Geopolitics
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
  • Strong written and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Organized, rigorous, and detail-oriented
  • Action-oriented with enthusiasm for new challenges and opportunities
  • Adaptable to evolving situations and capable of strategic perspective-shifting

Skills

Microsoft Excel Google Sheets Crisis management documentation Loss prevention analysis Safety protocol development Report writing and analysis

Experience

Recent secondary or tertiary graduate seeking entry into loss prevention and security management through structured work-study experience. Prospective candidates should demonstrate academic or extracurricular engagement with security, risk management, or related disciplines.

Education

Master's degree in progress or planned in Security, Safety, Geopolitics, or closely related field; available to commence in September 2026 under a work-study arrangement (either 2 days school/3 days work weekly or 1 day school/4 days work weekly).

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Benefits

Fixed and transparent remuneration commensurate with educational level; staff discount on merchandise; 80% reimbursement of transportation costs; tailored Campus onboarding programme to familiarize with company culture and career pathways.

Culture

Galeries Lafayette fosters a culture of innovation and joy, where each day presents new opportunities and challenges. Employees are part of a creative and committed team, dedicated to redefining the retail experience.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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