Asset Protection - Security Ambassador - Michigan Avenue
Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you defused a tense situation before it got out of hand.
What they are checking: Proof they can de-escalate early, which keeps customers and coworkers safe.
How do you stay alert and engaged through a long shift where very little happens?
What they are checking: Discipline to stay sharp during slow hours, since incidents often happen when attention drops.
This role needs a flexible schedule based on business needs. How do you handle late shifts, weekends and holiday peaks?
What they are checking: Realistic commitment to the hours when theft and crowds are highest.
What would you do
The Michigan Avenue store sees heavy tourist traffic and a lot of high-end merchandise. How would you adjust your floor presence for that?
What they are checking: Whether they think about the specific store's traffic and risk areas instead of patrolling the same way everywhere.
A group enters together and splits up across the floor in a way that worries you. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can spot organized theft patterns and use presence and communication rather than confrontation.
A suspect becomes aggressive when you greet them near the exit. How do you protect yourself and others?
What they are checking: Judgment about when to step back and call for help, since personal safety comes before merchandise.
A coworker you like asks you not to mention that they left the stockroom door propped open. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they put integrity and store safety ahead of being liked by teammates.
About the work
What do you think a security ambassador does differently from a typical security guard?
What they are checking: Understanding that the role blends hospitality and deterrence, not just watching the door.
How would you help with an inventory audit, and why do audits matter for loss prevention?
What they are checking: Whether they see audits as a way to find where shrink is happening, not just counting boxes.
Assess and assist in emergency situations is part of the job. What emergency training or experience do you have?
What they are checking: Readiness for fire, medical or evacuation events where a calm, trained person makes a real difference.
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