Asset Protection Physical Security Specialist (on-site)

Asset Protection Physical Security Specialist

Your knowledge of physical security and risk management makes you a great fit for our Asset Protection Physical Security Specialist position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

About the role:

The Asset Protection Physical Security Specialist is an enterprise-level role that serves as the subject-matter expert for physical security systems, operations, compliance, and long-term reliability of corporate facilities supporting both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners. This position focuses primarily on corporate headquarters and affiliated corporate facilities and plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, secure, and resilient work environment for associates, visitors, and senior leadership.

The role oversees vendor-managed security services, physical security systems, and preventive maintenance programs, while also supporting executive protection activities and partnering closely with Facilities, Asset Protection, and Corporate Security leadership.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

Facilities Physical Security

• Oversee daily physical security operations for all corporate facilities through contracted security vendors.
• Ensure continuous (24/7) security coverage and adherence to established post orders and security standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, assessments, and performance reviews of contract security personnel.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Corporate Security, Facilities, and Asset Protection teams to ensure program consistency and effectiveness.

Security Management

• Manage and support physical security systems, including CCTV, access control, badge readers, panic buttons, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed, and system uptime is maximized.
• Support system upgrades, technology refresh initiatives, and operational improvements in coordination with internal partners and vendors.

Incident & Risk Management

• Document, track, and report security incidents to appropriate leadership.
• Support threat assessments, incident response activities, and post-incident reviews.
• Foster strong relationships with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency services, including coordinating training or familiarization visits at corporate facilities.

Visitor Management System Administration

• Administer the corporate visitor management system (currently Envoy), ensuring consistent, professional visitor processing across all corporate locations.
• Train security personnel on proper system use and visitor procedures.
• Oversee badge issuance protocols for vendors, contractors, and temporary personnel, ensuring data accuracy for access audits and investigations.

Executive Protection Support

• Provide on-site physical security support for the Executive Protection program at corporate facilities.
• Assist with advance planning, site assessments, and coordination for scheduled and short‑notice executive movements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Corporate Security on facility-specific security requirements for senior leadership events and activities.

Leadership & Administration

• Direct, evaluate, and hold accountable contracted security personnel and vendor management teams to established SLAs, post orders, and performance metrics, promoting professionalism, accountability, and high performance.
• Develop and manage budgets related to physical security services, equipment maintenance, and system replacements.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections, maintenance, compliance documentation, and vendor performance.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to leadership regarding security operations, system performance, and risk considerations.

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate degree preferred (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting physical security operations in a corporate, government, military, or large‑scale commercial environment.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong computer proficiency, including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering presentations and training sessions to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior military, law enforcemen