Entry Level Asset Protection Specialist Jobs
New grad asset protection specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on retail or security work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Hospitality & Tourism, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Advance Auto Parts, Meijer, 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 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.
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Entry Level Asset Protection Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level asset protection specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who demonstrate situational awareness, integrity, and the ability to follow loss prevention procedures consistently. A background in retail, security, or customer service gives you a practical edge. Certifications in first aid or basic security training strengthen your application, and highlighting any experience handling cash, monitoring surveillance, or resolving incidents will set you apart from other entry level candidates.
Which companies hire entry level asset protection specialists?
Companies hiring entry level asset protection specialists right now include Advance Auto Parts, Meijer, and Casey's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, large retailers, grocery chains, and logistics and warehouse operators tend to be the most active hirers, as they maintain dedicated loss prevention teams and regularly bring on new talent to fill floor-level roles.
Are there remote entry level asset protection specialist jobs?
Yes, though most openings remain on-site given the physical nature of the work. About 0% of entry level asset protection specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically focus on digital surveillance monitoring, data analysis for loss trends, or administrative support within larger asset protection teams rather than direct floor presence.
Are these new grad asset protection specialist jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior asset protection specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or volunteer security work in place of full-time history, or explicitly mentions that it will train the right candidate. Look for language like "no experience required," "will train," or "entry level" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level asset protection specialists?
Entry Level asset protection specialist roles concentrate in Retail, Hospitality & Tourism, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because high inventory volume, frequent customer traffic, and organized retail crime pressures create ongoing demand for dedicated loss prevention staff at the floor level.