Asset Protection Technician

Advance Auto Parts; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Security Officer in Lakeland, FL to patrol interior and exterior areas, monitor access and CCTV, and respond to emergencies. The role ensures adherence to safety policies and company rules across shifts, with coordination with local law enforcement when required.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in security or warehouse environments, as well as strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast paced security environment with attention to detail.
• Candidates with security or warehouse exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol interior and exterior areas to check doors, windows and gates.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials.
• Operate Evolv weapons detection system and respond to detected threats.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems; escalate as needed.
• Serve as first responder to emergencies and coordinate with law enforcement.
• Prepare and file daily activity and incident reports.
• Enforce company policies and safety regulations; remove trespassers when needed.
• Conduct life and safety inspections on building areas and equipment.

Skills

Organized and detail oriented

Writing proficiency

Microsoft Excel

MS-Outlook

MS-Word

Team collaboration

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

RF scanning devices

Job description

Job Description

• Patrolling: Conduct regular foot or vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior to check doors, windows, and gates for security breaches.
• Access Control: Monitor site and building entrance points, verify visitor credentials, and manage staff/visitor sign-ins.
• Weapons Detection: Operates and advise onsite weapons detection system (Evolv) and respond / intervene detected weapons to protect site / staff.
• Surveillance/Investigate: Monitor alarm systems and CCTV cameras to detect unauthorized activity and reviews unlawful activity or site policy violations for reporting & escalation. Escalate when needed and leverage off-site law enforcement for controlled response.
• Incident Response: Serve as the first responder to emergencies, disturbances, or safety hazards, contacting law enforcement or fire departments as necessary.
• Incident management: Respond to emergency situations and gain control of situation, abate / resolve problem and gain control of area. Report and escalation when needed and leverage off-site law enforcement when needed.
• Reporting: Daily, accurate reports detailing observations, incidents, and security checks.
• Enforcement: Enforce company policies and uphold safety regulations, including removing trespassers if necessary.
• Reports: Completes all required transaction and activity reports to completion
• Inspections: Performs life & safety critical inspections on key building areas and equipment on the required frequency. (daily / hourly)
• Asset Inspection: Perform asset inspection for outbound TMs for product handling in the building. Detect / inspect when product handling is a concern / detect potential theft situations and respond accordingly.

Job Description

• Patrolling: Conduct regular foot or vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior to check doors, windows, and gates for security breaches.
• Access Control: Monitor site and building entrance points, verify visitor credentials, and manage staff/visitor sign-ins.
• Weapons Detection: Operates and advise onsite weapons detection system (Evolv) and respond / intervene detected weapons to protect site / staff.
• Surveillance/Investigate: Monitor alarm systems and CCTV cameras to detect unauthorized activity and reviews unlawful activity or site policy violations for reporting & escalation. Escalate when needed and leverage off-site law enforcement for controlled response.
• Incident Response: Serve as the first responder to emergencies, disturbances, or safety hazards, contacting law enforcement or fire departments as necessary.
• Incident management: Respond to emergency situations and gain control of situation, abate / resolve problem and gain control of area. Report and escalation when needed and leverage off-site law enforcement when needed.
• Reporting: Daily, accurate reports detailing observations, incidents, and security checks.
• Enforcement: Enforce company policies and uphold safety regulations, including removing trespassers if necessary.
• Reports: Completes all required transaction and activity reports to completion
• Inspections: Performs life & safety critical inspections on key building areas and equipment on the required frequency. (daily / hourly)
• Asset Inspection: Perform asset inspection for outbound TMs for product handling in the building. Detect / inspect when product handling is a concern / detect potential theft situations and respond accordingly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Patrolling: Conduct regular foot or vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior to check doors, windows, and gates for security breaches.
• Access Control: Monitor site and building entrance points, verify visitor credentials, and manage staff/visitor sign-ins.
• Weapons Detection: Operates and advise onsite weapons detection system (Evolv) and respond / intervene detected weapons to protect site / staff.
• Surveillance/Investigate: Monitor alarm systems and CCTV cameras to detect unauthorized activity and reviews unlawful activity or site policy violations for reporting & escalation. Escalate when needed and leverage off-site law enforcement for controlled response.
• Incident Response: Serve as the first responder to emergencies, disturbances, or safety hazards, contacting law enforcement or fire departments as necessary.
• Incident management: Respond to emergency situations and gain control of situation, abate / resolve problem and gain control of area. Report and escalation when needed and leverage off-site law enforcement when needed.
• Reporting: Daily, accurate reports detailing observations, incidents, and security checks.
• Enforcement: Enforce company policies and uphold safety regulations, including removing trespassers if necessary.
• Reports: Completes all required transaction and activity reports to completion
• Inspections: Performs life & safety critical inspections on key building areas and equipment on the required frequency. (daily / hourly)
• Asset Inspection: Perform asset inspection for outbound TMs for product handling in the building. Detect / inspect when product handling is a concern / detect potential theft situations and respond accordingly.

CRITICAL WORK BEHAVIORS

• Completes work with minimal guidance.
• Gathers and analyzes the most critical information needed to understand problems
• Advances problems toward resolution despite ambiguity or uncertainty
• Takes ownership of work while completing it in a timely and errorless manner
• Exhibits a professional demeanor when interacting with others

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to be proficient in WMS and understand all aspects of inventory movement in a DC.
• Proficient in Writing, Microsoft Excel, MS-Outlook, MSWord.
• Strong partnership, team oriented with interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Perform assigned role with an expected level of credibility & integrity
• Have a passion for auditing, checking with high attention to detail

Recommended Experience / Training

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience with RF scanning devices
• Work history showing good attendance and zero work function disciplinary actions
• At least 1 year working for AAP or previous work experience in a warehouse/distribution security

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)/Home school equivalency
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Pass background check
• Ability to work on various shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic math, including add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Candidates with previous security, safety and/or warehouse exposure are preferred

Physical Expectations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team number will be required to:

• Ability to stand for 7-8 continuous hours with limited breaks and without physical issue.
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate uneven ground
• Frequently requires stooping, kneeling and crouching
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally team lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.