Lead Specialist, Security

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Education benefit

Job summary

Walmart's Lead Specialist, Security in Bentonville, AR, oversees guard patrol and dispatch operations, ensuring effective responses during safety incidents and investigations. This role leads emergency responses, guides security protocols, and advances training programs to align with company policies and business goals.

The Walmart Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operates 24/7 to monitor incidents worldwide, coordinate security actions, and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Security, or related field OR 2 years’ security/emergency management/risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage guard service patrol and dispatch operations to align with security strategies and company requirements.
• Supervise tactical security responses during life safety events and incidents, ensuring effective resolution.
• Oversee investigations into ethics violations, criminal activity, security breaches, and supplier complaints.
• Coordinate responses to senior executive requests and manage transportation security for critical information and merchandise.
• Lead emergency response efforts and collaborate with internal and external partners, including first responders.
• Support and implement safety protocols, training programs, and regulatory compliance within assigned facilities.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices and recommend improvements to enhance safety and compliance.

Skills

Guard patrol management

Dispatch operations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Security protocols

Training programs

Relationship building

Integrity & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary... What you’ll do...Role summary: The (USA) Lead Specialist, Security oversees guard service patrol and dispatch operations, ensuring effective tactical responses during safety incidents and investigations. This role manages security protocols, collaborates with internal and external partners, and supports regulatory compliance across assigned facilities. By leading emergency responses and maintaining security measures for critical assets and events, the specialist fosters a safe environment. The position requires strong leadership in training, continuous improvement, and adherence to company policies, promoting integrity and operational excellence while aligning security initiatives with business objectives.

About the team

The Walmart Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operates around the clock to monitor and respond to critical incidents worldwide, including infrastructure issues, criminal threats, geopolitical events, and weather emergencies. The team leads tactical security responses, manages investigations, and coordinates with internal and external partners to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. They support emergency management efforts, oversee security protocols, and ensure effective communication during incidents. This team plays a vital role in protecting associates, customers, facilities, and operations by delivering timely, strategic security management and fostering a secure environment aligned with Walmart’s operational goals.

What you’ll do

• Manage guard service patrol and dispatch operations to align with security strategies and company requirements.
• Supervise tactical security responses during life safety events and incidents, ensuring effective resolution.
• Oversee investigations into ethics violations, criminal activity, security breaches, and supplier complaints.
• Coordinate responses to senior executive requests and manage transportation security for critical information and merchandise.
• Lead emergency response efforts and collaborate with internal and external partners, including first responders.
• Support and implement safety protocols, training programs, and regulatory compliance within assigned facilities.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices and recommend improvements to enhance safety and compliance.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing security operations, including guard patrol and dispatch functions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise tactical security responses during emergencies and incidents.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and implementing corporate security programs.
• Ability to develop, execute, and improve security protocols and training programs.
• Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners to ensure a safe environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and adherence to company policies.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to support business needs and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Pay

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.

For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Security, or related field OR 2 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Supervising Associates
• Masters
• Primary Location...
• 702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.