Store Security Officer

Location:

601 Amherst Street Buffalo, NY 14207

  

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

  

Pay Range:

$34 / 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. 

Job Description:

At Wegmans, we’re committed to providing incredible service, which includes keeping our customers and employees safe. Our Asset Protection Officers maintain a visible presence throughout our stores, including foot and vehicle patrols. We’re looking for someone we can trust to address all safety and security concerns!

What You'll Do

• Maintain high visibility near the front entrance and survey the outside parking areas
• Escort employees and/or customers as requested
• Intervene with and effectively diffuse customer conflicts
• Inspect perimeter doors, windows and gates to ensure high levels of security
• Monitor store environment to deter undesirable activity on the property

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
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and identify opportunities

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• AED, APR and FAC certified