Asset Protection Manager

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, MO, is seeking an Asset Protection Manager to lead security, compliance and safety programs across the facility. You will oversee asset protection specialists, investigate shrink and loss, and partner with store and DC leadership.

Responsibilities include managing investigations, maintaining firearms processes compliance, coordinating with IT for PCI initiatives, training team, and preparing detailed reports; travel under 25% and a strong emphasis on reducing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years of experience in facility security or asset protection.
• Knowledge of security systems (CCTV, EAS) and conducting investigations; CPR/AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset protection and safety programs; reduce shrink and protect inventory.
• Identify root causes of loss through audits, investigations, and reporting.
• Investigate criminal activity, policy violations and workplace incidents; testify as needed.
• Train asset protection staff and coordinate with store/DC leadership on security initiatives.

Skills

Investigations experience

Security mindset

Audit/quality review

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

CCTV

EAS

Job description

## Asset Protection ManagerApply: Springfield, MO (Outdoor World): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 19, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R270812***POSITION SUMMARY:***The Asset Protection Manager position at Bass Pro Shops is a leadership role that will maintain and monitor all asset protection, security, compliance, and safety related functions within a facility. When required, this position will additionally lead our Asset Protection Specialist roles that are in place to support and carry out the asset protection mission of the company. This mission is aimed at reducing shrink, maintaining accurate inventory, maintaining compliance, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for our employees and customers.***ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**** Establishes strong working relationships with both store and/or distribution center leadership and employees to support all Asset Protection programs to achieve our overall business objectives.* Develops and encourages a strong level of commitment to asset protection programs with all facility management and employees in partnership with our Corporate Office Partners.* Identifies root causes of shrink through analyzing cycle counts, trailer audits, known loss, and vendor compliance opportunities or other exception reporting.* Identifies and investigates criminal activity, policy violations, illicit behavior, workplace accidents, and instances of loss. Monitors criminal cases, appear in court, and testify as warranted.* Plans and implements change to mitigate identified shrink sources, security opportunities and lead to resolution on all internal and external loss investigations.* Manages and ensures compliance conditions are 100% maintained related to our Firearms processes, procedures, and policies.* Confirms all over/short shipments are investigated and resolved between DC and Store.* Provides leadership shrink visibility to cycle count initiatives, audits, or inventories monthly.* Ensures all asset protection and security related systems are maintained & leveraged appropriately.* Identifies, follow ups, and resolves security, safety, environmental and regulatory issues proactively or as assigned by supervisor or in coordination with the GM and facility management team.* Maintains all asset protection records according to policy and support PCI compliance initiatives in partnership with IT.* Assists Store or Distribution Center leadership by promoting safety programs to ensure a safe work environment, support safe work procedures, participate on safety committee.* Manages the asset protection and/or security team to ensure physical security and merchandise protection standards.* Assists in training the asset protection and/or security team in acceptable policies and procedures related to shoplifting.* Conducts apprehensions for suspected shoplifting if/when authorized and trained according to company policy and procedures.* Prepares detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner.* ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED***EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:**** Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Environmental Safety or related field from an accredited institution* Certificate(s) or License(s): National certified training program (Wicklander-Zuwalski or Reed training), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Loss Prevention Certified/Qualified (LPC/LPQ), etc.* Experience: Five years of experience in facility security, asset protection***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:**** Demonstrated experience conducting criminal or internal or related investigations* Experience in using physical security systems (CCTV, EAS, etc.)* Experience conducting quality reviews/audits* Current AHA First Aid/CPR/AED certification***TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**** Less than 25%***PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**** Regularly performs computer work, walks, stands, and lifts up to 50lbs.* Occasionally sits.***INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT***:* Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.**Full Time Benefits Summary:** Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!* Medical* Dental* Vision* Health Savings Account* Flexible Spending Account* Voluntary benefits* 401k Retirement Savings* Paid holidays* Paid vacation* Paid sick time* Bass Pro Cares Fund* And more!