Specialist, Physical Security
About The Position
The Specialist, Physical Security plays a critical role in developing and implementing security protocols, training, and emergency response strategies to ensure a safe and compliant environment. This position involves managing threat assessments, incident command, and tactical responses to various emergencies while maintaining regulatory and corporate policy adherence. The specialist collaborates with internal and external partners to address security concerns, investigate incidents, and support operational continuity. By applying expertise in physical security operations and crisis management, this role contributes to safeguarding associates, assets, and facilities across the organization. The Physical Security team develops and executes security strategies to safeguard retail pharmacy and optical operations. Focused on the safety of associates and customers, the team ensures business continuity and regulatory compliance. They manage Health & Wellness security operations and collaborate with Threat Management to respond promptly to incidents and emergencies. Committed to maintaining effective security processes, the team creates a secure environment aligned with Walmart’s standards. Their dedication to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement plays a vital role in protecting people and assets across all locations.
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, procedures, and training programs in compliance with corporate policies.
- Skilled in initiating and managing incident command systems during emergencies.
- Competence in conducting investigations related to security breaches and policy violations.
- Experience collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to maintain a safe environment.
- Commitment to regulatory compliance, including OSHA, PCI, and fire safety standards.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to support continuous improvement.
- 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 with corporate standards.
- Respond to emergency situations by initiating incident command and providing tactical responses to life safety events such as fire, severe weather, and active shooter incidents.
- Implement and monitor security systems including alarm, intrusion detection, and threat management to ensure effective facility protection.
- Investigate reported threats, policy violations, and security breaches, assisting with mitigation and reporting as required.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote a secure working environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Escort critical information and merchandise, maintaining chain of custody and security standards.
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
