Asset Protection Officer - Patrol, De-Escalate & Protect

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Asset Protection Officer to maintain a strong security presence in stores, address safety concerns, and protect customers and employees. The role requires sworn police experience, firearm license, and exemplary conflict management skills.

Responsibilities include patrolling entrances and parking areas, escorting staff or customers as needed, and inspecting security perimeters.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Arrest authority

Firearm license

Driver's license

Conflict management

Communication skills

Stress management

Analytical thinking

Opportunity identification

Education

Associate’s degree in criminal justice

EMT certification

AED certification

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Asset Protection Officer to maintain a strong security presence in stores, address safety concerns, and protect customers and employees. The role requires sworn police experience, firearm license, and exemplary conflict management skills.

Responsibilities include patrolling entrances and parking areas, escorting staff or customers as needed, and inspecting security perimeters.