What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Protection Specialist position at HirexHire Career Center?
ABOUT US
HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.
We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth which need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.
OUR CLIENT
Location: Wyomissing Borough, PA
Industry: Cannabis/Retail
Company Size: 50 employees
What They Do:
Our client is in the cannabis industry, known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and community engagement. With a fast-growing presence and a reputation for excellence, they’re setting the standard in the retail cannabis experience while fostering meaningful connections with their customers.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to be the gatekeeper for our client's retail stores. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about keeping all employees, patients and/or customers, and visitors safe. In this role, you will be responsible for the security of all our client's assets and property in the dispensary, as well as the regulation of access to the premises.
This role is onsite in Wyomissing Borough, PA
There are both part-time and full-time opportunities for this role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Protect individuals, property, and proprietary information from harm or misappropriation
- Protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, trespassing, fire, and accidents
- Observe and report any unlawful activity
- Control access to premises
- Investigate and take the appropriate lawful actions on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activity,
safety, and fire - Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense
- Watch for safety and fire hazards and other related situations
- Enforce policies and procedures of the company
- Aid customers, employees, visitors, or the public as necessary
- Perform requests by the customers within scope of security duties or within reason
- Train new security hires, and inform other staff of security procedures and policies
WHAT YOU WILL LIKELY NEED
- Criminal Justice Degree, or relevant experience preferred
- Meet the scheduling and availability requirements (i.e., ability to work a schedule inclusive of varying shifts
such as mornings, days, nights, and weekends) to meet business needs - Must have reliable, responsible, and dependable attendance
- Must be 21 years or older
- Must pass all required background checks including state-specific cannabis employment requirements
- Possess a valid driver’s license or state ID.
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
KEY SKILLS
- Training in firefighting, first aid or lifesaving drills
- Military, law enforcement, or security background a plus
- Consistent demonstration of excellent customer service skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
- Ability to listen well and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with various audiences
- Previous experience with POS systems
- Understanding of applicable cannabis laws and regulations, safety regulations, local municipal codes and
organizational rules, and standard operating procedures - Be able to follow instructions as directed and incorporate constructive criticism from managers
- Operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
and complying with HIPAA requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Move about the dispensary in order to fulfill work assignments and assist employees and patients and/or
customers in various locations of the dispensary - Remain in a stationary position, if required, up to and including in an office setting, to meet the needs of the
business and complete asset protection duties timely - Converse and communicate with individuals and groups of people directly
- Operate point of sale system, computer, and other office productivity machinery in order to use online
programming and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and
email - Inspect and receive detailed information, such as patients' and/or customers' dates of birth, in-store or
online orders, or inquiries - Move and place products and materials weighing up to 30 pounds independently
- Position self to move products and materials, as required
- Ability to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
- Exposure to cannabis and/or allergens that might be present in an environment where cannabis is present
and prevalent
