Asset Protection Specialist (Full Time & Part Time)

Green Thumb Industries; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and assets in a dynamic retail environment. This role involves protecting property from theft and accidents, investigating incidents, and training new hires on security protocols. Ideal candidates will have a background in criminal justice, exceptional customer service skills, and a keen understanding of cannabis regulations. Join a passionate team dedicated to maintaining a secure and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors while enjoying a rewarding career in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Criminal Justice degree or relevant experience preferred.
• Must pass all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Protect individuals and property from harm or misappropriation.
• Control access to premises and investigate incidents.
• Train new security hires and enforce company policies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Firefighting Training

First Aid Training

Military Background

Law Enforcement Experience

POS System Experience

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Cannabis Laws

Education

Criminal Justice Degree

Tools

Point of Sale System

Computer Software

Job description

The Role

The Asset Protection Specialist is the gatekeeper for our retail stores. We're looking for someone who is just as passionate as we are about keeping all employees, patients and/or customers, and visitors safe. In this role, you will be responsible for the security of all our assets and property in the dispensary as well as the regulation of access to our premises.

Responsibilities

• Protect individuals, property, and proprietary information from harm or misappropriation


• Protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, trespassing, fire, and accidents


• Observe and report any unlawful activity


• Control access to premises


• Investigate and take the appropriate lawful actions on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activity, safety, and fire


• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense


• Watch for safety and fire hazards and other related situations


• Enforce policies and procedures of the company


• Aid customers, employees, visitors, or the public as necessary


• Perform requests by the customers within scope of security duties or within reason


• Train new security hires, and inform other staff of security procedures and policies

Qualifications

• Criminal Justice Degree, or relevant experience preferred


• Meet the scheduling and availability requirements (i.e., ability to work a schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as mornings, days, nights, and weekends) to meet business needs


• Must have reliable, responsible, and dependable attendance


• Must be 21 years or older


• Must pass all required background checks including state-specific cannabis employment requirements


• Possess a valid driver's license or state ID.


• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.

Additional Requirements

Must have the ability to perform the following tasks for prolonged periods of time (i.e., up to the duration of a workday):

• Move about the dispensary in order to fulfill work assignments and assist employees and patients and/or customers in various locations of the dispensary


• Remain in a stationary position, if required, up to and including in an office setting, to meet the needs of the business and complete asset protection duties timely


• Converse and communicate with individuals and groups of people directly


• Operate point of sale system, computer, and other office productivity machinery in order to use online programming and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email


• Inspect and receive detailed information, such as patients' and/or customers' dates of birth, in-store or online orders, or inquiries


• Move and place products and materials weighing up to 30 pounds independently


• Position self to move products and materials, as required

Skills

• Training in firefighting, first aid or lifesaving drills


• Military, law enforcement, or security background a plus


• Consistent demonstration of excellent customer service skills


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees


• Ability to listen well and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with various audiences


• Previous experience with POS systems


• Understanding of applicable cannabis laws and regulations, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, and standard operating procedures


• Be able to follow instructions as directed and incorporate constructive criticism from managers


• Operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information and complying with HIPAA requirements.

Working Conditions

• Patient and/or customer-facing environment


• Ability to work outdoors invarying and sometimes adverse weather conditions


• Exposure to cannabis and/or allergens that might be present in an environment where cannabis is present and prevalent