Retail Loss Prevention and Safety Associate Full-time

IKEA; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

WiselyPay

Parental leave

KinderCare discount

Retirement plan

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a vigilant team member in New Jersey to help safeguard people and property, conduct audits and trainings, and manage emergency responses. You will maintain alarms and security gear while ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role emphasizes proactive risk detection and collaboration with a diverse team.

Join our environment where safety, inclusivity, and supporting co-workers come first, with benefits and opportunities to grow within IKEA’s global safety programs.

Qualifications

• 1 year work experience required.
• Warehouse experience in safety, security, or loss prevention preferred.
• Must meet local guard licensing requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of 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.

Skills

Safety & Security

Loss Prevention

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!

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well, and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• 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

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 18.5 USD to 26.14 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 9/30/26

Qualifications

• 1 year work experience.
• Warehouse 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.
• 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.