Asset Protection Lead

Saks • Atlanta, GA

11d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Asset Protection Lead supervises the asset protection team’s work for assigned locations, manages staff scheduling and coverage, and ensures team members are trained on location-specific programs and procedures. The role monitors workplace safety and access through patrols, CCTV, and other surveillance methods; manages access control; oversees inbound and outbound inventory procedures; and coordinates asset protection audits, physical security reviews, and alarm tests. The Lead communicates findings to the AP District Manager and investigates loss, merchandise shortages, fraud, and internal or external theft. The role also partners with store management, vendors, and other teams; recommends ways to secure the facility and minimize exposure; maintains accurate and timely reports in the AP tracking system; coaches asset protection staff; and may attend court proceedings and testify when necessary. The position requires availability for rotating schedules, extra hours, days, or shifts, as well as the physical abilities described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• 1–5 years of experience in Asset Protection in a similar environment.
• Availability to work rotating schedules, extra hours, days, or shifts.
• Written and verbal understanding of English, including the ability to communicate understanding of English during the interview process.
• Articulate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in a timely and appropriate manner to all levels.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organizational and efficiency skills.
• Enthusiasm for working in a team environment to deliver positive results.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to hear equipment and warning signals.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with computer-based systems.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 10 hours; repeatedly lift up to 10 lbs; repeatedly walk long distances; bend, stoop, and climb ladders or stairs repeatedly; use manual dexterity to process orders; and push, pull, or lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the asset protection team’s execution of responsibilities for assigned locations.
• Manage scheduling of asset protection staff to provide coverage.
• Ensure asset protection staff are trained on programs and procedures specific to the store location.
• Manage an effective access control system and safeguards against unauthorized access to the facility and property.
• Monitor inbound and outbound inventory activities and procedures.
• Coordinate asset protection audits, physical security reviews, and alarm tests, and communicate findings to the AP District Manager.
• Ensure CCTV components are functional and provide appropriate surveillance capability.
• Investigate instances of loss within the facility.
• Help resolve merchandise shortage and fraud issues, and initiate investigations into internal and external theft and shortages.
• Maintain positive partnerships with store management, vendors, and other teams.
• Provide recommendations to management to better secure the facility and minimize exposure.
• Complete accident, incident, and case-related reports accurately and on time in the AP tracking system.
• Adhere to company policies and lead by example.
• Attend company-involved court proceedings and testify if necessary.
• Coach asset protection staff members on best practices.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED