Security Officer

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Amherst, NY, USA
In-Office
34-34 Hourly
Junior
Food • Retail
The Role
Maintains a visible security presence throughout the store and parking areas, conducts foot and vehicle patrols, escorts employees and customers, inspects perimeter access points, monitors for undesirable activity, and de-escalates customer conflicts. The role requires prior sworn police officer experience with arrest authority, firearm and driver licenses, strong communication and conflict-management skills, and composure under pressure.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Part time

  

Pay Range:

$34 / hourWhy 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!

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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

  

Skills Required

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
  • At least 1 year of 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 judgment and ability to manage conflict and communicate effectively under pressure
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful environments
  • Ability to anticipate, analyze, and identify opportunities
  • Associate's degree in criminal justice or a related field
  • Certified Emergency Medical Technician certification
  • AED, APR, and FAC certifications
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The Company
HQ: Rochester, NY
10,000 Employees

What We Do

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.

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