Security Officer

Location:

820 Keystone Blvd Pottsville, PA 17901

  

Availability Requirement for this role:

Afternoon, Evening (including weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

  

Pay Range:

$31.00 / 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. 

Job Description:

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
• Valid Pennsylvania Act 235 certification
• 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