Galeries Lafayette Store Security Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A luxury retail maison operating high-end boutiques and flagship stores, often affiliated with an international luxury group. The employer prioritizes discreet, personalised client service, immaculate store presentation and rigorous protection of high-value merchandise while maintaining an elevated in-store experience.
Confidential luxury retailer in Paris is recruiting a Store Security Manager (Responsable Sécurité Magasin) to lead loss-prevention and in-store safety.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and continuously refine store-level security and loss-prevention policies and procedures tailored to a luxury retail environment.
- Supervise and schedule the store security team, including hiring, coaching and performance management to ensure professional and discreet customer-facing conduct.
- Operate and maintain CCTV, alarm and access-control systems; oversee incident logging, evidence management and post-incident investigations.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability audits of stockroom, shop floor and back‑of-house areas; propose and implement mitigation measures.
- Lead emergency response and evacuation procedures; coordinate with local law enforcement, emergency services and headquarters security as required.
- Deliver security awareness and de-escalation training to boutique staff; embed loss-prevention best practices into daily retail operations.
- Maintain compliance with applicable data-protection and privacy regulations when handling CCTV footage, incident reports and personal data.
Qualifications
- Several years of professional experience in retail security, loss prevention or a related protective-services role; luxury retail experience preferred.
- Proven team leadership experience with ability to manage, motivate and develop a small security or patrol team.
- Demonstrable knowledge of CCTV, alarm systems and basic electronic access control; familiarity with incident reporting and evidence handling.
- Ability to liaise effectively with local authorities and external security partners.
- Right to work in France and ability to pass required background and security checks.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5+ years in retail security or loss-prevention roles, with at least some supervisory responsibility; prior experience within luxury retail or high-value merchandise environments is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or vocational training in security management, criminal justice or a related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace emphasises discretion, impeccable service standards and attention to detail consistent with luxury retail. Colleagues collaborate across store operations to protect brand integrity while delivering a seamless client experience.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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