The Safety and Security Lead plays a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and productive environment in a high-volume Distribution Center. This role coordinates day-to-day activities across weekend shifts to ensure consistent implementation of safety policies, incident response, and security protocols. Serving as the primary on-floor point of contact for employees and supervisors, this person must show strong initiative, high attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to identify areas of opportunity.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety Duties
● Weekend Point of Contact: Act as the primary safety and security point of contact during assigned shifts.
● Incident Response: Respond promptly to safety incidents, medical events, and security issues.
● Investigation Quality: Guide accident investigations and ensure proper procedures are followed to increase the quality of documentation and root cause analysis.
● Observations & Coaching: Conduct regular floor safety observations and provide positive reinforcement or real-time coaching to associates.
● Compliance: Perform routine safety inspections and hazard assessments to ensure a compliant work environment.
● Emergency Coordination: Support emergency response procedures, including fire alarms, medical emergencies, and security threats.
Security Duties
● Investigations: Assist with investigations related to theft, workplace violence concerns, or policy violations.
● Access Control: Issue and deactivate access cards, manage badge supplies, and maintain control of campus keys.
● Systems Support: Support badge access issues, review camera footage when needed, and provide oversight for contract security guards.
● Site Programs: Manage the site’s parking program, vehicle registrations, and visitor sign-in process.
● Monitoring: Monitor security desk operations, video surveillance, fire/burglary alarms, and inbound/outbound trailer security.
Training, Collaboration & Culture
● Shift Support: Facilitate safety orientations and lead Safety Committee meetings as needed.
● Programs: Maintain safety communication boards and site incentive programs.
● Teamwork: Work closely with department co-workers to support training and development initiatives.
● Continuous Improvement: Take initiative to identify areas of opportunity and proactively make improvements to site safety and security.
Qualifications:
● Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish Required
● Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; Safety and/or security experience strongly preferred.
● Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
● Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently and make decisions under minimal supervision.
● Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Suite; experience with Vector EHS, AccessIT, and Ava CCTV systems is a plus.
● Preferred Certifications: OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid.
Pay/Benefits Information:
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands: American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. We provide a welcoming and engaging customer and associate experience, and we embrace all. Merchandise assortments consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. We are a true omni-channel retailer with a global reach.
Our brands are connected under the core tenet of REAL, which is optimistic, empowering and celebrates individual self-expression. That power and authenticity drives us to create a positive impact across every facet of our business, brands, and products.
We are a company led by purpose. Over ten years ago, we introduced AEO Better World – an initiative grounded in social responsibility and giving back to our communities. Across our brands, we support a number of important causes that are meaningful to our customers and associates. We operate with integrity and a strong set of values, which is ingrained across our business and in how we treat our associates, business partners and customers.
At AEO, we believe that our associates are our most valuable asset and we want them to feel motivated and have the freedom to be themselves at work. We strive to be an employer of choice – a place where people are excited to come to work because they believe in what we do, enjoy working with each other and have fun doing it. If you think AEO sounds like a fun place to work and grow your career, you’re right!
