Associate II Asset Protection

Staples Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Associate II Asset Protection role supports workplace security, safety, and loss-prevention operations across fulfillment centers and delivery operations buildings. The associate monitors facility entrances, lobby areas, parking lots, trailer activity, CCTV, and fire and burglar alarm systems; conducts employee and visitor exit checks; and audits security systems and video activity to identify risk and mitigate shrink and cargo loss. The role also supports emergency response, safety training, and regulatory compliance, while keeping the Asset Protection Manager informed of potential security and safety issues.

Requirements

High school degree or GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of related experience in warehouse operations or loss prevention/asset protection.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Ability to interact and communicate constructively and professionally.
Competent general personal computing skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain strict company confidentiality.
Asset Protection background.
Understanding of physical security processes, access control, and CCTV systems.
Experience handling workplace violence and safety incidents, and building evacuations requiring notification to police and fire.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Keep the Asset Protection Manager informed of potential workplace security and safety issues.
Maintain order and control of the front desk, lobby areas, and switchboard.
Conduct scanning and bag checks of employees and visitors exiting the facility to prevent internal theft.
Monitor entrances and the front lobby to ensure visitors are authorized, logged in, and escorted.
Monitor property through CCTV, fire, and burglar alarm systems and respond to incidents across multiple fulfillment centers and delivery operations buildings.
Audit intrusion, access-control, and CCTV security platforms across multiple buildings to ensure they function properly.
Analyze data and conduct video audits related to shrink and cargo loss across multiple buildings to mitigate risk.
Monitor parking lots and report unauthorized visitors or vehicles and unlawful activity to leadership.
Notify police or fire personnel in emergencies as appropriate.
Assist and support leadership with safety, emergency-crisis, and evacuation drills and real events as needed.
Ensure associates and vendors entering the facility adhere to regulatory compliance measures.
Manage and maintain safety-training and regulatory-compliance documents.
Administer new-hire safety training and annual refresher safety training.
Monitor inbound and outbound trailer activity in the trailer yard.