Retail Asset Protection & Safety Leader

Lowe's; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Communities, Inc. in Nashville is seeking an Asset Protection & Safety Manager to oversee safety programs, loss prevention, and regulatory compliance while leading a team of associates in a large retail environment.

The role emphasizes reducing shrink, safeguarding customers and staff, and coordinating with store leadership to maintain a safe, welcoming shopping experience. Travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher OR High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Safety, Business, or related Asset Protection field.
• National certified training program (e.g., Wicklander-Zuwalski or Reed training).
• Professional accreditation (APQ, APC) or equivalent.
• 2 years supervising employees including coaching, mentoring, directing, training, performance management, and recognition.
• 2 years as a Manager in a retail environment; 1 year of audits.
• Experience analyzing business documents (e.g., P&L, exception reports).
• Experience conducting retail investigations; experience with physical security systems (CCTV, EAS).

Responsibilities

• Help Store Operational Leadership ensure associates deliver friendly, professional, timely service to customers.
• Monitor receiving, shipping, and selling patterns for the store.
• Champion initiatives and establish processes and controls that improve safety/hazmat, shrink, and security outcomes.
• Oversee programs to minimize loss while maintaining a safe environment; coach and train associates; oversee inventory levels.
• Respond to violent altercations to keep customers and staff safe.
• Serve as an expert on safety reports, guidelines, and regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of relevant work experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Safety, Business, or related Asset Protection field

2 years of experience directly or indirectly supervising employees including coaching, mentoring, directing, training, performance management

Tools

CCTV

EAS

Job description

Lowe’s Communities, Inc. in Nashville is seeking an Asset Protection & Safety Manager to oversee safety programs, loss prevention, and regulatory compliance while leading a team of associates in a large retail environment.

The role emphasizes reducing shrink, safeguarding customers and staff, and coordinating with store leadership to maintain a safe, welcoming shopping experience. Travel is occasional.