Asset Protection Specialist

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas•Topeka, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Asset Protection Specialist develops, leads, and coordinates safety and asset-protection programs supporting organizational safety, business continuity, and the protection of employees, facilities, and critical assets. The role uses independent judgment to evaluate risks, establish priorities, recommend solutions, and support safety plans, procedures, training, drills, certifications, and mission-critical equipment programs. The position partners with departments to promote compliance, assess current practices, and recommend improvements in response to operational needs, identified risks, and emerging safety trends. The position is located in the Topeka, Kansas office and requires minimal travel (0–10%). Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas describes its workplace as flexible, collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in connection and belonging. The company offers a competitive total rewards package and equal employment opportunities. Employment offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening, criminal-conviction checks, employment verification, and education verification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of experience in asset protection, safety compliance, security operations, emergency preparedness, or a related field.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, emergency preparedness procedures, inspections, and compliance documentation.
Knowledge of asset protection, physical security, access control, and incident response practices.
Ability to investigate safety, security, access, or asset-related incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop associated reports and action items.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain policies, procedures, and safety expectations to employees, contractors, and leaders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation, compliance tracking, and follow-up.
Leadership and collaboration skills, including the ability to provide guidance, influence others, and promote accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and related business systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in occupational safety, emergency management, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and support implementation of comprehensive safety plans, programs, and initiatives.
Evaluate safety policies, procedures, and guidelines; identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities; and recommend updates.
Develop and maintain safety management tools, documentation, and tracking processes for preventive maintenance, training, certifications, inspections, drills, and other required safety activities.
Evaluate and validate access-control processes, including badge issuance, key distribution, and restricted-area permissions; identify deficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
Conduct safety inspections and audits, evaluate findings for compliance, identify risks, and recommend or coordinate corrective actions.
Administer and evaluate hot-work permit requirements, assess fire-safety precautions, and verify contractor compliance with safety requirements.
Evaluate the effectiveness and operational readiness of security systems, including cameras, alarms, and access-control systems; coordinate maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions as needed.
Evaluate preparedness and asset-protection measures through audits; coordinate emergency-response exercises, including fire, tornado, and active-assailant drills; assess results and recommend improvements.
Investigate property-loss, safety, security, and unauthorized-access incidents; evaluate information and potential causes; and recommend or coordinate follow-up actions.
Maintain accurate safety, security, inspection, access-control, incident, and permit documentation to support regulatory requirements, organizational standards, risk evaluation, and management decisions.