Sephora Asset Protection Specialist
- Location
- Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $25–30/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
The Asset Protection Specialist protects Sephora store assets, conducts loss-prevention surveillance and investigations, supports operational controls, and partners with store leadership on audits, inventory and shrinkage-prevention plans. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 30–40 hours per week, with availability to work flexible hours and at multiple market locations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Protect store assets from theft and work with the Leadership team to maintain operational controls that reduce shortage.
- Provide friendly, professional and knowledgeable service to clients as needed.
- Conduct sales-floor surveillance and use the CCTV system to identify, observe, apprehend or deter individuals committing external theft.
- Follow applicable laws and Sephora policies concerning apprehensions, search and seizure, and preservation of evidence.
- Prepare reports on theft incidents, merchandise recoveries, accident investigations and audits.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with internal partners, local law enforcement agencies, mall security and other retailers.
- Testify on behalf of the company in criminal or civil court cases when summoned.
- Deliver new-hire and ongoing employee training to maintain store loss-prevention awareness.
- Conduct store self-audits, checklists and safety inspections, and communicate findings to the store Leadership team and District Loss Prevention Manager.
- Assist the store Leadership team with inventory preparation and processes.
- Partner with stores and the District Loss Prevention Manager to develop and execute shrinkage-prevention plans.
- Meet the minimum required weekly shifts and hours: 30–40 hours for full-time roles or 16–20 hours for part-time roles.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of asset protection or loss prevention experience in a retail environment; the profile specifies a minimum of 3 years.
- Satisfy and maintain licensing requirements where required by the province or local jurisdiction.
- Strong written, verbal, interviewing, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to remain composed and provide effective, in-the-moment coaching on loss-prevention techniques.
- Proficiency in Windows, Word and Excel is desirable.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Availability to work flexible hours and days, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Availability to work at multiple locations within a market.
- Ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and bend and stretch to stock shelves.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of asset protection or loss prevention experience in retail; minimum 3 years also stated.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 25 to CAD 30 per hour.
Benefits
May be eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities, a competitive benefits program, and learning and development initiatives aimed at employee support and recognition.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
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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