Wegmans Food Markets

Store Security Specialist

Wegmans Food Markets  •  $37/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Location:

9001 McHugh Drive Lanham, MD 20706

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$37.00 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

At Wegmans, our store security teams are committed to keeping our customers and employees safe. Our security specialists play a critical role helping to communicate between the Asset Protection team and the store leadership group. We’re seeking an independent individual who is task-oriented and can build strong relationships throughout the store while keeping customer service top of mind!

What You'll Do

  • Prioritize safety in our stores to create a positive shopping and working environment
  • Analyze trends and data to implement a strategy to maximize sales and minimize loss due to theft
  • Monitor activity to prevent loss, including apprehending and processing shoplifters
  • Foster a collaborative relationship with community partners and emergency responders
  • Coordinate and manage the use of all Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) systems
  • Respond to emergency situations; provide ongoing support and guidance to both employees and customers
  • Conduct investigations as directed by leadership

Requirements

  • 1+ years full-time experience as a sworn police officer with arrest authority in a military, municipal, county, state, or federal police agency
  • Valid license to carry a firearm
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Conflict management and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound judgement skills and ability to manage conflict and communicate effectively under pressure
  • Effective communication skills and ability to maintain composure in stressful environments
  • Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field
  • Related experience, including security and/or loss prevention
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or First Responder
  • Leadership experience, preferably in a retail setting
Wegmans Food Markets

About Wegmans Food Markets

Wegmans Food Markets is a family-owned regional supermarket chain and one of the largest private companies in the US. Recognized as an industry leader and innovator, the company was founded in 1916 and employs over 53,000 people. Wegmans has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE magazine for 26 consecutive years, ranking #4 in 2023.

We are a food market where you make the difference.

We are a family-owned, values-based company on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. And it all starts with you! Customers rave about our bright, beautiful stores filled with delicious food, but what keeps them coming back is you. Our warm, friendly, energetic people create the memorable experience that our customers love—turning their grocery store into their happy place.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Year Founded
1916
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