In Store Safety & Security Associate - (Full Time)

IKEA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

WiselyPay early wages

Parental leave

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement plans

Co‑worker discount

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

IKEA in Charlotte, NC, is hiring for a permanent, full-time security role. The position oversees safety, security, and compliance, maintaining alarms, radios, and safety systems. It supports incident reporting, emergency response, and adherence to local regulations.

Open hours span 34–40 per week, with early start times and late-evening coverage. Benefits include PTO, parental leave, tuition discounts, retirement plans, and more. Background checks and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year work experience.
• Retail experience in safety, security, or loss prevention preferred.
• Candidates in Oregon, New York, and St. Louis, MO, must be eligible to obtain a security guard license as required by applicable local law. Obtaining the security guard license is a required condition of employment for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of the people and property per local regulations.
• Completes safety, security, and compliance audits and trainings.
• Maintains critical safety equipment such as alarms, radios, and security systems.
• Reports and follows up on incidents that occur.
• Responds to and coordinates emergency situations in work areas such as burglar alarms, fire alarms, active shooter and other emergency events.

Job description

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Ensures the safety and security of the people and property per local regulations.


• Completes safety, security, and compliance audits and trainings.


• Maintains critical safety equipment such as alarms, radios, and security systems.


• Reports and follows up on incidents that occur.


• Responds to and coordinates emergency situations in work areas such as burglar alarms, fire alarms, active shooter and other emergency events.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

You could think that we have supernatural powers, but the truth is that our team is really great at putting our insights together to detect potential risks early on. We're a diverse group of people who work together to protect and strengthen the IKEA brand through our laser focus on risk management, data protection, compliance, business operations, health and safety. Thanks to us our assets, co-workers, visitors and customers can feel safe. At least we think that's pretty cool!

Permanent, Full Time

34 - 40 hours per week. Open availability Monday - Sunday as early as 5AM and as late as 10PM.

$18.50 - $26.14 / hr

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time


• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early


• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)


• KinderCare tuition discount


• Retirement and bonus plans


• Co‑worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus


• Pet insurance program


• Education assistance and learning programs


• Safety shoe reimbursement


• 24/7 telehealth visits


• Dental and vision plans


• Medical and Rxplans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)


• A fun and inclusive work environment

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year work experience.


• Retail experience in safety, security, or loss prevention preferred.


• Candidates in Oregon, New York, and St. Louis, MO, must be eligible to obtain a security guard license as required by applicable local law. Obtaining the security guard license is a required condition of employment for this role.