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 enforcement, or federal service experience strongly preferred.
• Background in security operations, investigations, executive protection, or protective services.
• Experience working with contract security vendors and public safety agencies.

Our success is a team effort — when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are:

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Asset Protection

Dollar Tree