Asset Protection Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Asset Protection Specialist jobs in Virginia concentrate heavily in retail, logistics, and government contracting, with demand anchored by the state's dense suburban retail corridors and its outsized federal and defense sector presence. The largest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where employers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon fulfill center operations maintain consistent openings across entry, investigator, and team leader levels. The most in-demand specialties are organized retail crime investigation, loss prevention analytics, and physical security coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Area Asset Protection Manager (AAPM)
Lead Asset Protection activities for assigned units in accordance with company policies and procedures, in order to drive sales and profits.
Primary Responsibilities:
Team Development
‐ Frequently conducts developmental conversations with direct reports and maintains notes / observations of strengths and opportunities
‐ Interviews, hires and trains Asset Protection talent for the store and ensures Asset Protection team is following Asset Protection Directives, policies and procedures
‐ Actively walks the floor and coaches in the moment to enhance each associate’s ability to develop and advises Store/District Leadership Teams when opportunities are noted
Internal & External Investigations
‐ Proactively identifies potential acts of theft and fraud by observing associate and customer activity, reviewing exception reports and investigation referrals
‐ Interviews associates suspected of theft or fraud in accordance with company policies and properly documents all stages
‐ Reviews and ensures all Asset Protection documentation is complete, accurate and is maintained per Company policy and procedure
‐ Communicates external theft trends to associates and will partner with other locations/retailers to identify Organized Retail Crime (ORC) groups and patterns. Takes direction from DAPM and or Field Investigations to gather evidence on ORC and external fraud
‐ Attends hearings as required and updates appropriate files with court‐related outcomes
‐ Creates and maintains relationship with local law enforcement and mall security partners
‐ Reviews the reports of external apprehensions, internal investigations, incident reports, PCI, PII and Sales Audit documentation.
Shrink and Safety
‐ Tailors company Asset Protection direction to their particular stores and creates new ways to educate and motivate store teams to focus on shrinkage reduction and safety
‐ Coaches store associates on keeping work areas and sales floor free of hazards to protect customers and associates from accidents, along with maintaining inventory maintenance process.
‐ Periodically audits departments for merchandise protection standard adherence
‐ Identifies merchandise protection opportunities that deviate from company standards
What you get:
Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.
ABOUT CATALYST BRANDS
Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.
For more information, visit catalystbrands.com
As the Assistant Manager of Customer Experience, you contribute to profitable sales growth by attracting, developing, leading, retaining and engaging associates, leading strategies and initiatives, and executing sales building programs to enhance the customer experience through driving performance standards.
- Customer Service and Sales–Models, coaches, and holds team accountable for outstanding customer service. Leads the Manager on Duty (MOD) program, observes, engages, and coaches in the moment to enhance each manager’s and supervisor’s ability to execute and develop their own respective teams, and that associates are focused on the right priorities
- Human Resources/Talent Management– Sources and screens talent and proactively partners with store leadership to deliver consistent and effective hiring processes. Oversees store payroll and other payroll functions to ensure associates receive appropriate pay for hours worked. Ensures that CES schedules and conducts new hire orientation, and that training is delivered by the appropriate leader. Schedules talent and resources to help achieve profit expense targets, effectively deliver exceptional service, and fully keep associates engaged.
- Store Operations- Oversees all pricing and signing processes including workload planning, weights and measures, price changes and re-ticketing, Door to Floor process, achievement of productivity target by setting goals and monitoring pace of work. Establishes and maintains stockroom processes including overall organization and work safety initiatives, receiving, shipping and reverse logistics including all third-party carrier processes (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
What you get:
Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.
ABOUT CATALYST BRANDS
Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.
For more information, visit catalystbrands.com
Pay Range: USD $52,500.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.Area Asset Protection Manager (AAPM)
Lead Asset Protection activities for assigned units in accordance with company policies and procedures, in order to drive sales and profits.
Primary Responsibilities:
Team Development
‐ Frequently conducts developmental conversations with direct reports and maintains notes / observations of strengths and opportunities
‐ Interviews, hires and trains Asset Protection talent for the store and ensures Asset Protection team is following Asset Protection Directives, policies and procedures
‐ Actively walks the floor and coaches in the moment to enhance each associate’s ability to develop and advises Store/District Leadership Teams when opportunities are noted
Internal & External Investigations
‐ Proactively identifies potential acts of theft and fraud by observing associate and customer activity, reviewing exception reports and investigation referrals
‐ Interviews associates suspected of theft or fraud in accordance with company policies and properly documents all stages
‐ Reviews and ensures all Asset Protection documentation is complete, accurate and is maintained per Company policy and procedure
‐ Communicates external theft trends to associates and will partner with other locations/retailers to identify Organized Retail Crime (ORC) groups and patterns. Takes direction from DAPM and or Field Investigations to gather evidence on ORC and external fraud
‐ Attends hearings as required and updates appropriate files with court‐related outcomes
‐ Creates and maintains relationship with local law enforcement and mall security partners
‐ Reviews the reports of external apprehensions, internal investigations, incident reports, PCI, PII and Sales Audit documentation.
Shrink and Safety
‐ Tailors company Asset Protection direction to their particular stores and creates new ways to educate and motivate store teams to focus on shrinkage reduction and safety
‐ Coaches store associates on keeping work areas and sales floor free of hazards to protect customers and associates from accidents, along with maintaining inventory maintenance process.
‐ Periodically audits departments for merchandise protection standard adherence
‐ Identifies merchandise protection opportunities that deviate from company standards
What you get:
Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.
ABOUT CATALYST BRANDS
Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.
For more information, visit catalystbrands.com
As the Assistant Manager of Customer Experience, you contribute to profitable sales growth by attracting, developing, leading, retaining and engaging associates, leading strategies and initiatives, and executing sales building programs to enhance the customer experience through driving performance standards.
- Customer Service and Sales–Models, coaches, and holds team accountable for outstanding customer service. Leads the Manager on Duty (MOD) program, observes, engages, and coaches in the moment to enhance each manager’s and supervisor’s ability to execute and develop their own respective teams, and that associates are focused on the right priorities
- Human Resources/Talent Management– Sources and screens talent and proactively partners with store leadership to deliver consistent and effective hiring processes. Oversees store payroll and other payroll functions to ensure associates receive appropriate pay for hours worked. Ensures that CES schedules and conducts new hire orientation, and that training is delivered by the appropriate leader. Schedules talent and resources to help achieve profit expense targets, effectively deliver exceptional service, and fully keep associates engaged.
- Store Operations- Oversees all pricing and signing processes including workload planning, weights and measures, price changes and re-ticketing, Door to Floor process, achievement of productivity target by setting goals and monitoring pace of work. Establishes and maintains stockroom processes including overall organization and work safety initiatives, receiving, shipping and reverse logistics including all third-party carrier processes (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
What you get:
Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.
ABOUT CATALYST BRANDS
Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.
For more information, visit catalystbrands.com
Pay Range: USD $52,500.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.See All 7 Asset Protection Specialist Jobs in Virginia
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The qualifications that appear most often in asset protection specialist jobs across Virginia.
- Virginia Security Officer license through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services required
- Prior retail loss prevention, security, or law enforcement experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency with CCTV surveillance systems and exception-based reporting software
- Strong working knowledge of Virginia trespass law and civil demand procedures
- Ability to conduct internal investigations, interviews, and written case documentation
- CPR and first aid certification expected at most mid-size and large retail employers
Asset Protection Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a asset protection specialist in Virginia?
You must obtain a Security Officer Registration through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services before working in most asset protection roles in Virginia. The process requires a background check, a state-approved training course, and submission of the registration application. Most employers also expect a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates who combine the DCJS registration with a retail or law enforcement background move through hiring faster than those with the credential alone.
Which companies hire asset protection specialists in Virginia?
Employers hiring asset protection specialists in Virginia right now include Walmart, Kroger, and JCPenney, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of large retail chains, logistics hubs, and government-adjacent facilities means openings cycle continuously rather than clustering around a single hiring season.
Which Virginia cities have the most asset protection specialist jobs?
Salem, Vienna, and Henrico hold the most asset protection specialist openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's volume is driven by dense retail and mixed-use development tied to the D.C. metro economy, Richmond anchors central Virginia retail and distribution activity, and Virginia Beach reflects the Hampton Roads region's large consumer retail and hospitality footprint.
How can I get hired as a asset protection specialist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a loss prevention associate or security officer role at a large Virginia retailer while completing your DCJS Security Officer Registration. Target, Walmart, and Amazon's Virginia fulfillment locations routinely hire candidates without prior loss prevention experience and provide on-the-job training. Lateral moves from retail sales associate, military police, or campus security roles are common entry points. Obtaining the DCJS registration before applying distinguishes candidates immediately and removes a common hiring delay.
Where can I find and apply to asset protection specialist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to asset protection specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search by city or region to narrow the results, find roles that match your experience level and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see or apply to the listings.
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