Specialist, Physical Security

Walmart • Plainfield, IN

5d • $21 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Physical Security plays a critical role in developing and implementing safety and security protocols, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. This position provides tactical responses to emergency situations, manages threat assessments, and supports investigations related to security incidents. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external partners to maintain a secure environment, while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement. The specialist contributes to a culture of integrity and accountability by adhering to company policies and promoting safety across all operations. The Physical Security team is committed to maintaining a secure environment for the facility and its associates. They develop and enforce security protocols, emergency response plans, and training programs. The team manages incident and crisis situations with tactical responses, collaborates with internal and external partners, and ensures compliance with regulatory and corporate policies. Focused on continuous improvement, integrity, and teamwork, they effectively address threats while supporting a safe workplace. Their efforts protect people, assets, and information with professionalism and dedication to upholding high security standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in physical security operations, including emergency and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of crisis management and threat management protocols.
• Ability to implement and improve security systems and standard operating procedures.
• Skilled in tactical response to life safety events such as active shooter, fire, and severe weather incidents.
• Experience conducting investigations related to security breaches and policy violations.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements including OSHA, PCI, and fire safety codes.
• Effective collaboration with internal teams and external agencies to maintain a safe environment.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and continuous improvement in security practices.
• Will complete and pass all core components of the Physical Security Specialist Training Academy within 90 days of job entry date and will maintain them while employed in this position.
• 1 year experience in security, law enforcement, military, emergency services or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Corporate Security, Emergency Operations, Law Enforcement
• Bachelors: Criminal Justice, Bachelors: Emergency Management, Bachelors: Sociology
• CPR/BCLS - Certification

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of security protocols, programs, and training to enhance safety and compliance.
• Respond to emergency situations by initiating incident command and providing tactical responses to life safety events.
• Implement and monitor security systems, including alarm and intrusion detection, ensuring timely and effective threat management.
• Investigate security breaches, policy violations, and reported threats, assisting with mitigation and resolution efforts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate policies related to safety, security, and facility standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote a secure working environment and deliver exceptional service.
• Manage priorities and communicate progress while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• performance-based bonus awards
• medical coverage
• vision coverage
• dental coverage
• 401(k)
• stock purchase
• company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• parental leave
• family care leave
• bereavement
• jury duty
• voting leave
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level