Security Officer at Wegmans Food Markets
Ashland, VA 23005
About the Job
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Ashland, VA
Address: 9300 Sliding Hill Road
Pay: $31.00 / hour
Job Posting: 09/27/2024
Job Posting End: 10/25/2024
Job ID:R0224552
EARN A BONUS UP TO $2,500! Hiring immediately!
Note to applicant: Law enforcement and/or military law enforcement experience is required for this position.
Why Join the Wegmans Team?
- Work for a family-owned company that has been on Fortune magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 25 years in a row
- All security positions are eligible for a sign on bonus
- Competitive pay with annual scheduled increases
- Comprehensive benefits including affordable healthcare, 401K, Scholarship benefits, and more!
- Paid structured training program with extensive on the job training throughout the year
Endless opportunity for career growth, both within the Asset Protection area and companywide
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 operating on our grounds. As a Wegmans Security Officer, you will be part of the team of individuals who provide a safe environment throughout our facilities. This role is responsible for conducting foot and vehicle patrols which may include various temperatures and weather. Additionally, you will monitor access control and check vendors and truck drivers in and out of 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 will I do?
- Respond to emergency situations providing clear, calm and decisive direction
- Manage access control by verifying 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
- Proactively patrol the buildings and grounds of the complex and perform preliminary investigations involving safety and security events as necessary
Required Experience, Skills, and Certifications:
- Police Officer/Deputy/Trooper experience working road patrol and/or United States Military Law Enforcement or Special Operations experience Ability to participate in and complete any required specialized training
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain effective communication and composure in stressful situations
- Proven ability to effectively manage conflict
- Able to problem solve, anticipating, analyzing, and identifying opportunities, responding quickly when situations arise and preventing problems when possible
- Technical aptitude and PC skills with Windows applications; must be able to navigate through multiple programs and screens efficiently
- Valid driver's license
At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.
Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.
And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
- Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
- And more!
***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.