Asset Protection & Safety Specialist - Columbus DC

Lululemon Athletica Inc.; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Development courses

Job summary

lululemon Athletica Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection & Safety Specialist in Columbus to support a safe, secure, and compliant workplace across distribution centers.

The role involves incident response, inspections, training, and risk mitigation across access points and floor operations. Responsibilities include executing AP&S programs, responding to incidents, conducting safety inspections, supporting CCTV & access control, and partnering with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Asset Protection, Safety, Security, Loss Prevention, Operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, security, incident response, and risk mitigation practices.
• Ability to obtain required safety training and certifications applicable to the role and jurisdiction.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience with CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring, incident reporting systems, and related technologies.
• Experience supporting investigations, incident response, emergency situations, or security operations considered an asset.
• Ability to assess risk, exercise sound judgment, de-escalate situations, and remain calm during emergencies or critical incidents.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in a fulfillment, distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, retail, or security environment preferred.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which would include weekends, nights, working some required holidays, with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime
• Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Within Global Fulfillment AP&S, Distribution Centers, the Asset Protection & Safety Specialist supports a safe, secure, and compliant workplace through incident response, investigations, inspections, training, and risk mitigation activities.
• Operating across both access control points and the distribution center floor, this role helps protect people, product, property, and assets while supporting Asset Protection and Safety programs and initiatives.
• Support the execution of Asset Protection and Safety programs and initiatives.
• Respond to safety, security, asset protection, and emergency incidents, taking appropriate action and escalating concerns as required.
• Conduct safety inspections, workplace observations, hazard assessments, facility security checks, and observational patrols to identify risks to people, product, property, and operations.
• Support physical security operations, including access control, visitor management, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, intrusion detection, and restricted-area access.
• Monitor and respond to safety, security, theft, and operational risks to help protect people, product, property, and company assets.
• Support safety, security, and asset protection investigations, including incident documentation, evidence gathering, and follow-up actions.
• Report and document workplace injuries, near misses, safety concerns, security incidents, theft, and policy violations; maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Respond to workplace injuries and provide first aid within the scope of training and certification.
• Support safety, security, emergency response, and compliance training, including onboarding and Safety School.
• Provide coaching and feedback on safe work practices, security awareness, and policy compliance.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response efforts.
• Partner with Operations, leaders, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate safety, security, compliance, and asset protection risks.

Skills

Asset Protection

Safety

Security

Incident response

Communication

First Aid/CPR/AED

MS Office

Bilingual (English + Spanish)

CCTV

Access control

Alarm monitoring

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

Alarm monitoring

Job description

lululemon Athletica Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection & Safety Specialist in Columbus to support a safe, secure, and compliant workplace across distribution centers.

The role involves incident response, inspections, training, and risk mitigation across access points and floor operations. Responsibilities include executing AP&S programs, responding to incidents, conducting safety inspections, supporting CCTV & access control, and partnering with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks.