Asset Protection Lead

As the Asset Protection Lead, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the company’s assets, ensuring a safe and secure work environment for our people, property, and products. Your primary responsibility will be to prevent financial loss, theft, and fraud throughout the company’s manufacturing facilities, engineering sites, parts distribution centers, and vehicle holding yards while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

You will use a variety of tools to minimize loss to the company, supporting programs that deter theft and loss. This position demands detail oriented, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will interact with law enforcement, supporting their investigations. Lead and optimize mobile patrol operations across the company’s facilities, focusing on strategic deployment, threat mitigation, and real‑time response.

Responsible for designing patrol frameworks that align with client risk profiles and operational needs. The Asset Protection Lead performs professional‑level work in the coordination, development, and implementation of Corporate Security’s intergovernmental relations program and represents the department’s interests with various government agencies and officials. Additional responsibilities include working as an advocate of the department’s positions, developing relationships with and serving as a liaison between government agencies and management, soliciting their input, and developing strategies to engage issues of importance.

• Champion a culture of theft prevention by enhancing operational processes and protection standards.
• Develop, implement, and communicate asset protection programs, initiatives, and strategies across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits and asset protection activities in compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend proactive measures to mitigate risks to personnel, assets, and facilities.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies, and accidents, ensuring adherence to established protocols and coordination with law enforcement when necessary.
• Maintain strong working relationships with site security teams and law enforcement agencies to address concerns and implement preventative measures.
• Support criminal investigations related to major theft incidents and provide testimony or evidence in legal proceedings as required.
• Collect and analyze intelligence to identify potential threats and communicate critical issues to prevent theft.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of security incidents, investigations, and assessments.
• Assist with inventory management by conducting audits and reporting discrepancies to leadership.
• Train, guide, and mentor site security personnel to ensure consistent performance and adherence to security protocols.
• Deliver clear and effective oral and written presentations on security challenges and solutions.
• Foster collaboration and effective communication across diverse teams and stakeholders, including government officials and internal leadership.
• Troubleshoot and resolve access control system malfunctions and maintenance issues.
• Remain on‑call outside standard business hours to respond to emergency events and critical incidents.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies within the security industry.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, exercising sound independent judgment.
• Solve complex, multi‑faced problems with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, officials, and company leadership.
• Develop data‑driven patrol routes using risk assessments, incident history, and company priorities to ensure maximum coverage and deterrence.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments of company facilities (buildings, parking lots, perimeter zones) and adjust patrol strategies accordingly.
• Implement and manage GPS tracking, mobile reporting apps, surveillance systems, and AI‑based analytics to enhance patrol efficiency and accountability.
• Design and enforce SOPs for various incident types…