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Why Join Us?
- Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
- Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
- Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
- Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
Benefits & Perks
- Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
- Incentive pay program (EPIP)
- Health/Vision/Dental insurance
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
- Fertility/Adoption assistance
- 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
- 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Job Summary
The Asset Protection Specialist develops, leads and coordinates safety and asset protection programs and initiatives that support organizational safety, business continuity, and the protection of employees, facilities, and critical assets. The position exercises independent judgment and discretion in evaluating safety risks, establishing priorities, recommending solutions, and supporting the development and implementation of safety plans, procedures, training, drills, certifications, and mission-critical equipment programs. The role partners with departments to promote compliance with company safety standards, evaluates existing practices, and recommends improvements based on operational needs, identified risks, and emerging safety trends.
Work Location:
This position is located in our Topeka, KS office.
What you'll do
- Develops, plans, and supports the implementation of comprehensive safety plans, related programs, and initiatives.
- Evaluates safety policies, procedures, and guidelines; identifies potential risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement; and recommends appropriate updates based on operational needs and emerging safety trends.
- Develops and maintains safety management tools, documentation, and tracking processes to evaluate preventive maintenance, training, certifications, inspections, drills, and other required safety activities.
- Evaluates and validates access-control processes, including badge issuance, key distribution, and restricted-area permissions; identifies access risks or deficiencies and recommends appropriate corrective measures.
- Conducts safety inspections and audits, independently evaluates findings for compliance with organizational safety policies and standards, identifies areas of risk, and recommends or coordinates corrective actions.
- Administers and evaluates hot-work permit requirements, assesses applicable fire-safety precautions, and verifies contractor compliance with established safety requirements, escalating or addressing identified deficiencies as appropriate.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and operational readiness of security systems, including cameras, alarms, and access-control systems; identifies deficiencies and coordinates maintenance, repair, or corrective actions based on operational and security needs.
- Evaluates organizational preparedness and asset-protection measures through safety and security audits and coordinates emergency-response exercises, including fire, tornado, and active-assailant drills; assesses results and recommends improvements to emergency procedures and preparedness.
- Investigates incidents involving property loss, safety concerns, security events, or unauthorized access; evaluates available information, identifies potential causes and risks, and recommends or coordinates appropriate follow-up and corrective actions.
- Establishes and maintains accurate safety, security, inspection, access-control, incident, and permit documentation to support regulatory requirements, organizational standards, risk evaluation, and management decision-making.
What you'll need
Education- High school diploma or equivalent required
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