Entry Level Asset Protection Associate Jobs
New grad asset protection associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on retail background can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, with employers like Advance Auto Parts, Macy's, and Casey's hiring at this level now.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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 escalate 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
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 escalate 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
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Entry Level Asset Protection Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level asset protection associate job?
Start by highlighting any retail, security, or customer-facing experience, even if it came from part-time or internship work. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate situational awareness, composure under pressure, and basic knowledge of loss prevention concepts. A relevant certification like First Aid or a retail loss prevention course can help you stand out when competing against other junior candidates.
Which companies hire entry level asset protection associates?
Companies hiring entry level asset protection associates right now include Advance Auto Parts, Macy's, and Casey's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retailers, big-box stores, and logistics operators tend to be the most consistent hirers at this level, often filling multiple openings across different locations.
Are there remote entry level asset protection associate jobs?
Yes, though most asset protection roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level asset protection associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve monitoring surveillance systems, analyzing data, or supporting administrative loss prevention functions rather than floor-level coverage.
Are these new grad asset protection associate jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or volunteer security work toward eligibility, and prioritizes attitude and trainability over an established record in the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level asset protection associates?
Entry Level asset protection associate roles concentrate in Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because high inventory value, large customer volumes, and distributed store networks create a consistent need for trained loss prevention staff, even at the junior stage.