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Assistant Manager - Asset Protection - Downtown Seattle

Nordstrom

Seattle, WAFull-time$50–86K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–86K/yr
Location
Seattle, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Security License

Job overview

The Assistant Asset Protection Manager supports building security and safety, responds to store security and emergency situations, and partners with store leadership on employee safety. The role observes customer behavior for theft indicators, coaches Asset Protection employees, and reviews incident reports and detention-room videotapes. The ideal candidate takes ownership and initiative, maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards, and brings investigative, security, organizational, and relationship-building capabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Time ManagementInvestigative ProceduresAsset Protection ProceduresSecurity ProceduresRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsDelegationFollow-ThroughPriority ManagementComputer ProficiencyMonitoring TechnologiesSurveillance TechnologiesAPISXBR

Qualifications

Valid Security License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description The ideal Assistant Asset Protection Manager takes ownership and initiative, is skilled in time management, and can maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards.

A day in the life…

  • Work with the Asset Protection Leadership to ensure complete building security and safety
  • Respond to and report all store security and emergency situations, for example, administer first aid, escort hostile individuals from the store, help lost children, etc.
  • Partner with the Asset Protection Manager to assist employees with safety incidents and participate in the store Emergency Response team, when necessary
  • Observe customer behavior for indicators of both internal and external theft, for example, fraudulent check or credit card activity, shoplifting, etc.
  • Assist in coaching Asset Protection employees to ensure they meet performance standards and expectations
  • Review and approve all reports to ensure that Loss Prevention incidents and cases are reported properly and document the review of detention room videotapes

You own this if you have…

  • A valid security license is required for this role in Washington DC; Denver, Colorado; New York City, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; and Oregon
  • Proven success in investigative, asset protection and security procedures
  • The ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with other employees and leaders
  • Strong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer proficiency, including use of monitoring and surveillance technologies
  • A comprehensive understanding of both APIS and XBR (preferred)

Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $49,500.00 - $86,000.00 Annual

We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.

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How this job compares

Set against the 535 open Security Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–86K/yr
  • US median$99–229K/yr401 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $68K, is 59% below the US median midpoint ($166K) — in the lowest quarter of Security Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open Security Manager jobs in Washington and 535 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Security Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (466 postings).
Education
134 of the 535 open Security Manager jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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