Asset Protection Manager

About the role

The Asset Protection Manager will lead security, loss prevention, investigations, and risk mitigation programs within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for protecting company assets, inventory, employees, customers, and facilities while building a culture of accountability, awareness, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead site asset protection, physical security, and loss prevention programs to reduce risk, shrink, theft, and operational loss.
• Develop and execute security strategies, policies, audits, and corrective action plans that support a safe and secure facility.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, metal detection, and other security technologies to ensure effective program execution.
• Conduct investigations involving theft, fraud, inventory discrepancies, policy violations, workplace misconduct, and other loss-related incidents.
• Gather evidence, review surveillance, interview witnesses, document findings, and partner with Human Resources, Legal, and law enforcement as needed.
• Partner with Safety and site leadership to support workplace violence prevention, emergency response, incident management, training, and preparedness planning.
• Manage third-party security providers, screening processes, incident records, investigation documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze incident trends, security metrics, audit results, and operational data to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach leaders and employees on security best practices, loss prevention awareness, and accountability expectations.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert and trusted advisor for security, investigations, asset protection, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) Interview & Interrogation Certification.
• Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) or Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) designation.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in asset protection, loss prevention, investigations, security operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting investigations, managing security programs, and reducing operational loss.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV systems, access control platforms, metal detection programs, and investigative technologies.
• Experience working in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, retail, or logistics environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence leaders and build effective partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-driven investigative tools.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience overseeing contract security providers.
• Experience supporting large-scale distribution, fulfillment, or 3PL operations.

Compensation and Schedule

This role is located in Henrico, VA, and the schedule is Monday-Friday, Day Shift, with other hours potentially required based on business needs. The compensation for this role is $90,000-112,000 per year.