Retail Safety & Loss Prevention Associate

Ikea Ab; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday and sick time

Parental leave

Co-worker discount

Education assistance

Job summary

IKEA in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Security & Safety Professional to ensure the safety of people and property, perform audits, maintain alarms and respond to emergencies. The role requires 2-3 years in security, strong audit writing, and de-escalation skills.

Join a diverse team that protects the IKEA brand through risk management, compliance, and safety operations. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits and schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in safety, security, compliance, loss prevention, and/or asset protection in a retail environment.
• Must have strong safety and audit background/writing skills experience.
• Strong de-escalation capabilities and also has a keen eye to identify suspicious behavior/activity.
• Strong leadership capabilities and strong values that align with the IKEA values.
• A critical thinker, team player who can work well with others but is also capable of completing task on their own.
• Punctual and responsible.

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

Skills

Safety & security audits

De-escalation skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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!

Apply now!

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-Time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes
HOURS – 34-40 hours per week. Must have complete open working availability from Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7:00AM to 11:00PM, as well as occasional overnight shifts are required.

The hourly pay range for this role is $21.48 - $30.34

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 minimum of 20 hours per week)
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 and pass background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in safety, security, compliance, loss prevention, and/or asset protection experience in a retail environment.
• Must have strong safety and audit background/writing skills experience.
• Strong de-escalation capabilities and also has a keen eye to identify suspicious behavior/activity.
• Strong leadership capabilities and strong values that align with the IKEA values
• A critical thinker, team player who can work well with others but is also capable of completing task on their own.
• Punctual and responsible.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

** Candidates in New York, Oregon 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.