Asset Protection Technician -2nd Shift

Advance Auto Parts•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

The Asset Protection Technician conducts security patrols, manages access control, operates weapons-detection systems, monitors alarms and CCTV, responds to incidents, completes reports, enforces company policies, performs life and safety inspections, and inspects outbound team members and product handling for potential theft or other concerns. The role requires sound judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal guidance while advancing problems toward resolution. The technician must be able to work various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. Physical duties include standing for 7–8 continuous hours with limited breaks, climbing ladders, navigating uneven ground, frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and lifting or moving loads of varying weights, including occasional team lifts up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or homeschool equivalency.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check.
Ability to work various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Organized and detail oriented.
Proficiency in WMS and understanding of inventory movement in a distribution center.
Proficient writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong partnership, teamwork, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Credibility and integrity in performing the assigned role.
High attention to detail and interest in auditing and checking.
Ability to stand for 7–8 continuous hours with limited breaks and without physical issue.
Ability to climb ladders and navigate uneven ground; frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to occasionally sit, climb, or balance; regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally team-lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience or training.
Experience with RF scanning devices.
Work history showing good attendance and no work-function disciplinary actions.
At least one year working for AAP or prior experience in warehouse or distribution security.
Previous security, safety, or warehouse exposure.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular foot or vehicle patrols of interior and exterior areas, checking doors, windows, and gates for security breaches.
Monitor entrances, verify visitor credentials, and manage staff and visitor sign-ins.
Operate and advise on the onsite Evolv weapons-detection system, responding to detected weapons to protect the site and staff.
Monitor alarm systems and CCTV cameras for unauthorized activity; review unlawful activity or site-policy violations and report or escalate them as needed.
Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and safety hazards; contact law enforcement or fire departments when necessary.
Gain control of emergency situations and affected areas, resolve or abate problems, and escalate or engage off-site law enforcement when needed.
Prepare accurate daily reports covering observations, incidents, and security checks.
Enforce company policies and safety regulations, including removing trespassers when necessary.
Complete all required transaction and activity reports.
Perform life- and safety-critical inspections of key building areas and equipment at required daily or hourly frequencies.
Inspect outbound team members and product handling; identify concerns or potential theft and respond accordingly.