Ithaca Asset Protection Department Manager

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Ithaca, NY seeks a proactive Asset Protection Manager to lead a store AP team and advance safety programs. You will build trusted relationships with store leadership and coordinate life safety and security systems to protect customers and employees.

The role requires prior law enforcement experience, a firearms license, and demonstrated leadership. You will partner with management to reduce loss and ensure a safe shopping environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a sworn police officer with arrest authority in a military, municipal, county, state, or federal police agency.
• Valid License to carry a firearm.
• 1+ years of experience leading a team.
• Ability to use good judgment and make difficult decisions affecting safety.
• Systems aptitude and analytical skills.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead store AP team and develop personnel, providing resources and feedback for success.
• Build and maintain relationships with store leadership to communicate safety trends and measures.
• Ensure safety programs are executed to high standards and support a positive shopping experience.
• Coordinate all store life safety and security systems and guide employees during emergencies.
• Collaborate with community organizations, emergency responders, and local retailers.
• Oversee external contract security and law enforcement while maintaining clear communication.
• Provide training on safety and security awareness to store staff.
• Partner with management to minimize loss and analyze shrink causes.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Written communication

Problem solving

Systems aptitude

Firearms license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO 2.5k!

In this role, you will manage and develop a store team of Asset Protection (AP) professionals responsible for executing the store’s security programs. You’ll be responsible for building relationships with store leadership and work together to mitigate risk and provide a safe environment for customers and employees to work and shop. This role also requires a commitment to continuous learning and completion of a series of training modules and seminars to be successful.

EARN A BONUS UP TO 2.5k!

In this role, you will manage and develop a store team of Asset Protection (AP) professionals responsible for executing the store’s security programs. You’ll be responsible for building relationships with store leadership and work together to mitigate risk and provide a safe environment for customers and employees to work and shop. This role also requires a commitment to continuous learning and completion of a series of training modules and seminars to be successful.

What will I do?

• Lead our values, always help others and ensure Wegmans remains a great place to work for all
• Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
• Build and maintain effective relationships with store leadership teams to communicate trends and proactive measures and provide updates regarding safety and security programs
• Communicate priorities to the team and ensure safety programs are executed with high standards to create a positive shopping experience and a safe work environment
• Coordinate and manage all store life safety and security systems; Provide guidance and support to employees and customers during emergency events
• Foster a collaborative and professional relationship with community organizations, intelligence agencies emergency responders, and local retailers or trade organizations
• Coordinate and lead the work of the AP team within the store, including external contract security and/or law enforcement while maintaining effective communication across all levels
• Provide relevant updates and training to all store employees to increase safety and security awareness
• Partner with store management to minimize loss and analyze, identify, and reduce causes of unknown shrink, while conducting investigations as needed

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of 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
• 1 or more years of experience leading a team
• Ability to use good judgment and make difficult decisions that affect the safety and wellbeing of others
• Systems Aptitude
• Written communication skills and attention to detail
• Problem solving and conflict management skills
• Valid's driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a training related role
• Bachelors degree in related field

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on 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 a 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

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

• Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.