Asset Protection Technician

Advance Auto Parts•Gastonia, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Asset Protection Technician is responsible for maintaining a secure environment by conducting patrols, monitoring surveillance systems, controlling access, and responding to emergencies. This role involves enforcing company policies, conducting inspections, and investigating potential security breaches or theft to protect company assets and ensure the safety of staff and visitors.

Requirements

Must be organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to be proficient in WMS and understand all aspects of inventory movement in a DC.
Proficient in Writing, Microsoft Excel, MS-Outlook, MS-Word.
Strong partnership, team-oriented with interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Perform assigned role with an expected level of credibility & integrity.
Have a passion for auditing, checking with high attention to detail.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)/Home school equivalency.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Pass background check.
Ability to work on various shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic math, including add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Experience with RF scanning devices
Work history showing good attendance and zero work function disciplinary actions
At least 1 year working for AAP or previous work experience in a warehouse/distribution security
Candidates with previous security, safety and/or warehouse exposure are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular foot or vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior to check doors, windows, and gates for security breaches.
Monitor site and building entrance points, verify visitor credentials, and manage staff/visitor sign-ins.
Operate and advise on the onsite weapons detection system (Evolv) and respond to detected weapons to protect the site and staff.
Monitor alarm systems and CCTV cameras to detect unauthorized activity and review unlawful activity or site policy violations for reporting and escalation.
Serve as the first responder to emergencies, disturbances, or safety hazards, contacting law enforcement or fire departments as necessary.
Respond to emergency situations, gain control of the situation, abate/resolve problems, and gain control of the area.
Complete daily, accurate reports detailing observations, incidents, and security checks.
Enforce company policies and uphold safety regulations, including removing trespassers if necessary.
Complete all required transaction and activity reports.
Perform life & safety critical inspections on key building areas and equipment on the required frequency (daily/hourly).
Perform asset inspection for outbound TMs for product handling in the building, detecting/inspecting when product handling is a concern, and detecting potential theft situations and responding accordingly.