Warehouse Asset Protection Associate

Schedule

Monday - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM or until close of building operations, based on business needs.

Join the Staples Asset Protection team and play a critical role in supporting our distribution operations. Our Distribution Centers are responsible for replenishing retail stores and ensuring products move safely and efficiently throughout our supply chain network. As a member of the Asset Protection team, you will help maintain a safe and secure environment for associates, visitors, and company assets while supporting operational excellence across the facility.

Role Summary

The Asset Protection Associate is responsible for executing physical security, safety, and loss prevention programs within the Distribution Center. This role serves as a key resource for workplace safety, emergency response, access control, visitor management, and security monitoring. The ideal candidate will have experience in asset protection, loss prevention, security operations, or warehouse environments and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support all Asset Protection and Safety programs within the Distribution Center.
• Monitor physical security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and burglar alarm systems.
• Maintain control of the front desk, lobby areas, and switchboard operations.
• Verify visitor authorization, manage visitor sign-in procedures, and ensure proper escort protocols are followed.
• Conduct associate and visitor bag checks and scanning procedures to help prevent theft and inventory shrink.
• Monitor facility entrances, parking lots, trailer yards, and surrounding property for security concerns or unauthorized activity.
• Analyze security data and video footage to identify loss prevention opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Perform audits of security systems to ensure equipment is functioning properly across multiple facilities.
• Respond to workplace incidents, safety concerns, emergency situations, and facility evacuations as needed.
• Notify and coordinate with local emergency services, including police and fire departments, during emergencies.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning, drills, and crisis response activities.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer new hire safety orientation programs and ongoing safety training.
• Maintain accurate records for safety and compliance training documentation.
• Partner with leadership to promote a culture of safety, security, and accountability.

What You Bring to the Table

• Strong understanding of physical security, access control, CCTV monitoring, and loss prevention principles.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies and critical incidents.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify potential security and safety risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and respectful workplace.

What's Needed - Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in warehouse operations, security, loss prevention, asset protection, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and general PC skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

What's Needed - Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CCTV monitoring systems, access control systems, and intrusion detection systems.
• Previous experience responding to workplace violence incidents, safety incidents, emergency evacuations, or crisis situations.
• Experience working in a distribution center, warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, or supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and workplace safety standards.
• Experience conducting investigations, audits, or loss prevention reviews.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance documentation and safety training programs.
• Proven ability to collaborate with leadership, associates, vendors, and emergency response personnel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data, identify trends, and mitigate security risks.

Get great perks.

• Full-time hours, weekly pay, growth opportunities, and generous paid time off; hiring immediately
• 401(k) plan with a company match, full benefits plan and options, and associate resource group
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity.  In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.   

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