In-Store Safety & Security Specialist

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

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.