Head of Security and Loss Prevention

ZARA IS LOOKING FOR HEAD OF SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTION BASED IN NEW YORK.Zara is a forward-thinking force in fashion; embodying what is possible when responsibility and aspiration are accessible to all. By bringing more thoughtful style to the world, we aim to provide everyone, no matter where they are, with the inspiringly beautiful, always on-trend, responsibly crafted fashion they deserve. HEAD OF SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTIONBased in our NYC Corporate Office (not remote)Purpose:To protect all people, property, and brand integrity across all Zara and Massimo Dutti operations in the United States & Puerto Rico. Ensuring safety in stores and offices, preventing theft and fraud, managing security teams, responding to emergencies and coordinating with local law enforcement jurisdictions. Aligns with legal standards and global practices. Supporting the retail business and environment by establishing protocols in cross collaboration with HR, Health & Safety, General Services, Legal, and Operations.As a HEAD OF SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTIONyour essential tasks, duties, and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.Develop and enforce security policies across all Zara USA locations, including stores, warehouses, and corporate officesLead and manage security teams, including identifying security agencies to protect stores, store employees and customers.Oversee loss prevention strategies to reduce theft, fraud, and inventory shrinkage aligned with national crime trendsManages and supports the loss prevention team through training and development in addition to mentorship.Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services not only during incidents or investigations but establishes relationships for possible prevention of incidents.Monitor surveillance systems and access controls to ensure physical security and safety of everyone in stores and on company property.Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate physical and reputational threats.Respond to crises and emergencies, including evacuations, threats, or disruptions.Crisis Management and emergency response planningTeam Leadership and talent developmentCompliance & Ethical Oversight with proven integrityExperience and Qualifications:Minimum 10 years of Leadership & Supervision with experience managing teams and coordinating multi-agency operationsMilitary or law enforcement background requiredBachelor's degree requiredExtensive criminal investigative backgroundSpecialize in intelligence and counterterrorism with experience in gathering and dissemination information across citywide/national incidentsExperienced managing internal investigations & ethics involving internal personnel and third-party vendors working onsite locations.Ability tobuild strong relationships with law enforcement agenciesCompliance & Ethical Oversight with proven integrityAnnual compensation range: $200,000 - $230,000 + discretionary annual bonusZara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.JOIN US NOW!EOE/DFW

Created: 2025-09-26