- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
Saks Fifth Avenue seeks an Asset Protection Investigator to work on-site at its distribution center, reporting to the Asset Protection Manager and helping prevent internal and external theft and fraud. The role covers safety, emergency response, surveillance, investigations, incident reporting, audits, inventory-loss reduction, and support for store operations; the flexible schedule is based on store needs. Pay varies by geographic location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain the general safety of customers, employees, and the store.
- Assess and assist with emergency situations.
- Conduct monitoring and surveillance to identify indicators of internal or external theft and fraud.
- Conduct internal and external investigations, properly documenting all Asset Protection incidents.
- Prepare and complete reports on theft incidents, merchandise recoveries, accident investigations, and audits.
- Reduce and control inventory loss through audits and training.
- Support and participate in store operations programs.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in Loss Prevention or Asset Protection.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Verbal and writing skills.
- Basic proficiency with computer software.
- Investigative and conflict-management skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year in Loss Prevention or Asset Protection.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount. Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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