Asset Protection Manager

Company Description
Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, and Delaware. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.
At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We’re re-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we’re looking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what’s next.
The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity. Together, we’re not only shaping a company, but also building the future of cannabis. At Ayr you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long-term success.
Job Summary
The Asset Protection Manager oversees the day-to-day physical security operations of all cannabis retail and manufacturing facilities in the state while collaborating closely with leadership from People Operations, Retail, Facilities, and Manufacturing, as well as with security vendors. This role is critical for ensuring the safety and compliance of both retail and production environments, with a strong focus on minimizing risk and optimizing security protocols across an assigned territory.
Duties and Responsibilities
Physical Security Operations
• Oversee day-to-day physical security operations across assigned retail and manufacturing facilities.
• Secure premises and personnel by visually inspecting facilities and curtilage, and monitoring surveillance equipment, access points, and contracted security guards.
• Maintain a regulatory compliant environment by setting and monitoring security expectations, including controlling visitor access.
• Monitor security and compliance related to the transportation of cannabis and wholesale deliveries.
• Partner with internal business units to develop safety plans consistent with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ensure security staff maintain confidentiality of proprietary, customer, and internal information at all times.
Assessments & Audits
• Travel between locations to conduct on-site assessments of security operations and compliance.
• Conduct a minimum of quarterly audits at each assigned location.
• Regularly audit all security equipment, including access control, CCTV, and alarm systems, to ensure proper functionality.
Systems & Vendor Management
• Manage relationships with security vendors, including alarm and surveillance companies, ensuring service meets operational needs.
• Oversee CCTV and access control systems across assigned facilities.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for security systems as needed.
Incident Management
• Receive off-hour calls and respond to facilities for security-related emergencies as needed.
• Investigate incidents of theft, loss, and other security breaches; document findings and work with law enforcement when necessary.
• Serve as the liaison with law enforcement on security-related matters.
• Escalate and communicate all incidents to appropriate leadership in a timely manner.
Training & Education
• Train retail and manufacturing staff on security procedures, compliance, and loss prevention protocols.
• Ensure newly hired managers receive proper security training.
• Partner with the Talent & Learning Development team to develop and maintain training content for security procedures, compliance, and loss prevention protocols.
Reporting & Data Analysis
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Provide regular reports on security incidents, loss metrics, and compliance status to senior management.
• Recommend improvements to security protocols based on data and trends.
• Communicate all actionable items in a timely manner to en