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Position Summary...
What you'll do... Role summary: The (USA) Specialist, Physical Security plays a critical role in developing and implementing security protocols, training, and emergency response strategies to ensure a safe and compliant environment. This position involves managing threat assessments, incident command, and tactical responses to various emergencies while maintaining regulatory and corporate policy adherence. The specialist collaborates with internal and external partners to address security concerns, investigate incidents, and support operational continuity. By applying expertise in physical security operations and crisis management, this role contributes to safeguarding associates, assets, and facilities across the organization. About the team: The Physical Security team develops and executes security strategies to safeguard retail pharmacy and optical operations. Focused on the safety of associates and customers, the team ensures business continuity and regulatory compliance. They manage Health & Wellness security operations and collaborate with Threat Management to respond promptly to incidents and emergencies. Committed to maintaining effective security processes, the team creates a secure environment aligned with Walmart’s standards. Their dedication to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement plays a vital role in protecting people and assets across all locations. What you'll do: • Support development and implementation of security protocols, programs, and training to enhance safety and compliance with corporate standards. • Respond to emergency situations by initiating incident command and providing tactical responses to life safety events such as fire, severe weather, and active shooter incidents. • Implement and monitor security systems including alarm, intrusion detection, and threat management to ensure effective facility protection. • Investigate reported threats, policy violations, and security breaches, assisting with mitigation and reporting as required. • Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote a secure working environment and ensure regulatory compliance. • Escort critical information and merchandise, maintaining chain of custody and security standards. What you'll bring: • Proven experience in physical security operations, including emergency and incident response. • Strong knowledge of crisis management and threat management protocols. • Ability to implement and improve security systems, procedures, and training programs in compliance with corporate policies. • Skilled in initiating and managing incident command systems during emergencies. • Competence in conducting investigations related to security breaches and policy violations. • Experience collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to maintain a safe environment. • Commitment to regulatory compliance, including OSHA, PCI, and fire safety standards. • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to support continuous improvement.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 - $40.00*
*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.ㅤ
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Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Will complete and pass all core components of the Physical Security Specialist Training Academy within 90 days of job entry date and will maintain them while employed in this position. 1 year experience in security, law enforcement, military, emergency services or related field.
Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Corporate Security, Emergency Operations, Law Enforcement
Bachelors: Criminal Justice, Bachelors: Emergency Management, Bachelors: Sociology
CPR/BCLS - Certification Primary Location...
3176 N DRURY LN, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802-0902, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.