Security & Asset Protection Specialist

U.S. Venture, Inc.•Appleton, WI

About The Position

The Security & Asset Protect Specialist will direct and guide the division security program with the purpose of protecting division assets (lives, buildings, equipment, and inventory) and providing a secure working environment for all associates. This position will be based out of Appleton, WI.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years field experience in retail /wholesale security, asset protection, audit, risk management, inventory control, quality assurance, or other related field
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws
Current understanding of access control and closed circuit television technology
Demonstrated interview and interrogation techniques
Experience with warehouse or distribution center services
Workplace Violence and/or Business Continuity experience
Ability to work in a diverse organization and communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization
High professional ethics, unquestionable integrity, and strong work ethic
Good decision making, organization, prioritization and planning skills
Ability to work in an industrial environment that requires walking up to 5 miles a day and ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to work independently with off-site supervision
Must be flexible to work weekends and/or overnight shifts as necessary
Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, and travel on short notice as needed
Ability to travel +/- 50% of time
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)
U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

Nice To Haves

Interviewing and Interrogation experience desired, Wicklander and Zulawski certification a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure internal controls are being followed and audit systems
Assist with investigations of internal and external theft and fraud and conduct interviews when appropriate
Train team members on loss prevention tactics
Administer a process for management of security and loss prevention matters including formulating and implementing policies and programs that provide a secure working environment and protect division property
Partner with Corporate Security Manager in the selection, installation, and maintenance of alarm systems, access control, and closed circuit television equipment that meet the needs of the business
Manage key and access control for all assigned facilities
Conduct sensitive interrogations and interviews to gather important pertinent information and document accordingly
Lead investigation of security breaches and criminal acts and prepare detailed reports, making recommendations to avoid future loss wherever possible
Conduct security audits at all facilities and provide recommendations to strengthen security and prevent losses
Foster a working relationship with all applicable law enforcement agencies in the municipalities where the division operates
Research and stay current on emerging topics in loss prevention/assets protection
Establish measurements and improvement objectives for loss prevention across the corporation
Design training and communication programs and SOPs related to associate security, loss prevention, and assets protection
Review and analyze changes to local, state, and federal laws pertaining to security, and report necessary or suggested responses to management
Serve as a liaison and security subject matter expert for facility management, keeping them abreast of key issues, strategies and the department’s performance
Effectively partner with internal customers in evaluating current and future security services, processes and initiatives
Proficient with MS Office Professional Suite, including intermediate knowledge of Excel