About this role
Location:
820 Keystone Blvd Pottsville, PA 17901
Availability Requirement for this role:
Morning, Overnight (includes weekends).Age Requirement:
Must be 18 years or olderTime Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$33 / 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, our commitment is to provide incredible service, to which the foundation is ensuring our customers, employees, and visitors, feel safe and secure while on our grounds. As a Wegmans security officer, you will be part of a team of individuals who provide a safe environment throughout our facilities. Our security officers play a key role in maintaining the safety of the Wegmans grounds by being a highly trained security professional, skilled in key areas of Wegmans Asset Protection.
What You'll Do
- Respond to emergency situations providing clear, calm, and decisive direction while providing medical care to the appropriate level of training/certification as needed
- Manage access control; verify that vendors, contractors, and other visitors have a business purpose to be on site
- Protect company property, corporate assets and the welfare and safety of employees, visitors and vendors while maintaining a strong emphasis on customer service
- Proactively patrol the buildings and grounds of the complex and perform preliminary investigations involving safety and security events as necessary
Requirements
- Current or former sworn law enforcement officer, U.S. military police, or federal law enforcement officer
- 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
- Technical aptitude with advanced computer skills
- If hired, you must successfully complete mandated training and coursework, pass the EMT exam, and maintain required EMT certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in criminal justice or related field
- Certified EMT
- Certified in CPR, AED, and FAC
- Emergency response training/experience
Other facts
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.
What you'll do
- As a security officer, you will respond to emergency situations and manage access control to ensure safety on the premises. You will also patrol the buildings and grounds, performing preliminary investigations as necessary.
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