Asset Protection Specialist

The Walt Disney Company•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts, and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we are constantly looking for new ways to enhance and protect these exciting experiences! We are seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to aid the Disney Store Cast in supporting a safe and secure environment for Cast Members and Guests! This is accomplished through proactive deterrence, identification, and resolution associated with suspicious activity and potential unsafe behaviors. This role reports to the Asset Protection Assistant Manager with daily oversight by Store Leadership. This position is at our Times Square Disney Store in New York.

Requirements

4 + years of Asset Protection/Loss Prevention/Security/Guest Service experience
Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks
Proficient in the use of non-escalation/de-escalation techniques to mitigate both guest service and potentially life-threatening scenarios
Ability to clearly communicate with multiple business sectors as well as act as a liaison to internal and external security partners and Law Enforcement
Ability to initiate, manage and bring to conclusion, Safety & Security lead projects
Ability to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds and climb a ladder
Availability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the business including evenings, holidays, and weekends
Ability to take the lead when handling critical security/safety related incidents and make informed decisions
Comfortable presenting training & awareness collateral using 1 on 1 role plays and group settings
Valid Security Guard license issued within State of employment
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Detailed understanding of Asset Protection and Security procedures, regulations, and practices
Understands Safety practices and procedures
Experience utilizing physical security technology including retail CCTV systems, Access Control, 2-way communication devices, EAS systems
Experience analyzing Exception Based Reporting and POS data
Proficient in incident management/case reporting
Experience using Microsoft office suite
First Aid/CPR/AED certified
Preferred degree within Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or similar related fields

Responsibilities

Act as a visible deterrent to potential risk at store entrances/exits and throughout the store to maintain high visibility while monitoring and responding to any escalated incidents of suspicious activity, unsafe behaviors, and other potential workplace security concerns
Use niche training related to Retail Counterterrorism and Workplace Security Programs to identify, deter, and report activity related to aggressive behavior, civil unrest protests, imminent threats, terrorism, etc.
Conduct onsite security and safety inspection and audits (in-person and via CCTV where applicable), respond to raised and identified risks to Store Leadership and Corporate Asset Protection
Support investigations through the use of exception based and POS reporting
Support emergency preparedness and crisis response programs to help mitigate potential impacts
Support Cast and Guest needs and promote a risk-adverse culture
Assist store Cast with response to Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) activations when needed
Conduct camera and alarm monitoring, related incident notification, investigation, trend analysis, and case management documentation
Conduct Cast Member and vendor site access security screening related to bag/package/coat inspections
Act as Law Enforcement liaison and the security/safety point of contact for regional industry and partners
Demonstrate and act following Disney values, behaviors, and guidelines
Oversee third-party security teams to ensure seamless integration with internal security operations