- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $20–25.07/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About The RealReal
The RealReal is a US luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. It sells pre-owned fashion, jewelry, watches, art and home furnishings through its website and stores. Its teams authenticate, price and photograph goods before they go on sale.
The RealReal seeks an Asset Protection Specialist to support security, investigations, inventory control and store operations. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Retail and Sales Asset Protection and pays $20.00–$25.07 per hour, with starting pay determined in part by work location, skills, experience, market demands and internal parity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support safety and security processes and procedures, including business continuity plans.
- Use CCTV to review footage for safety and investigations and bring internal and external cases to closure.
- Help lead weekly inventory cycle counts and work with inventory operations to reconcile variances.
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly audits to ensure shortage control, safety, and adherence to Asset Protection policies and procedures.
- Serve as a key holder responsible for building security, including responding to alarms after hours.
- Help train current and new team members on Asset Protection processes and systems to ensure compliance; train and guide new hires during onboarding.
- Work closely with the store team to support business needs and Asset Protection initiatives.
- Collaborate with store management to support business needs and achieve store objectives.
- Investigate industry trends, understand market conditions and develop Asset Protection strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
- Identify and properly document internal and external theft incidents.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of Asset Protection or security experience; retail-store experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of physical security, including CCTV, EAS, alarms, access control, and lock and key.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours at a time.
- Customer-focused mindset and drive to provide a warm, welcoming environment.
- Open availability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to respond to alarm-company calls and be available after hours as needed.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of Asset Protection or security experience; retail-store experience is preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 20 to USD 25.07 per hour.
Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 9 paid company holidays; 18 paid time-off days, accruing from the first day of work. Employees may also be eligible for a bonus program and incentive pay, depending on role.
Culture
A consignment passes through several hands. Authentication specialists examine the item, merchandising teams prepare the listing and client teams work with the person who consigned it.
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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