Security Associate

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" or the "Company") is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description:

The Asset Protection Associate (Corp/DC) role at OSJL is responsible for ensuring the security and safety of Company associates, visitors, facilities and assets. This role implements all security and safety measures, protocols, and procedures to mitigate risks, prevent incidents, and maintain a secure and compliant environment. This role is responsible for protecting Company assets, preventing shrink in all business areas (including the Corporate Offices, Distribution Center, and Store Locations) and ensuring compliance with Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ("C-TPAT") procedures and Company standards when receiving freight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate trucks at freight yard entrance including, but not limited to, verifying per C-TPAT procedures and communicating effectively with internal business partners.
• Verify outbound OSJL store shipments by cross-matching shipment documentation and truck seals, resolving discrepancies as appropriate, and communicating effectively with drivers.
• Monitor closed-circuit television surveillance cameras and report incidents.
• Act as a central contact and control for all asset protection, safety, and security concerns.
• Enter all tractors and trailers into appropriate internal systems to track movement and access.
• Respond promptly to workplace accidents, incidents, and emergencies at the Distribution Center and Corporate Offices to ensure the safety and well-being of OSJL associates and visitors.
• Document safety and security accidents and incidents in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure compliance with OSJL policies and procedures and all other applicable standards, laws, and regulations including, but not limited to, C-TPAT procedures and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
• Leverage industry best practices to hold the Asset Protection team accountable for safe and secure practices.

Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience in a related setting such as an asset protection department or guard shack.
• Proficient in Google platform (i.e. Slides, Docs, Drive, Sheets, Sites).
• Ability to read and review written instructions, manuals, documents, and daily Asset Protection reports.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Receive C-TPAT certification within 30 days of hire.

Work Environment:

• The warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Candidates must be able to perform assigned tasks at various posts including but not limited to: truck lot posts, mobile response, central station, and associate entrances.
• Physical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• • Ability to move, transport, and position material up to 50 pounds at a time;
• Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head;
• Frequent moving in and out of buildings and around the freight yard and guard shack;
• Fluctuate between remaining stationary and moving, for up to 10-12 hours a day; and
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

The pay range for this position is between $ per hour. Salary depends on years of experience.