Safety & Security Specialist

Ace Hardware Corporation; Loxley (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

403(b) or 401(k) plan

CDL training support

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition

Employee discounts

EAP

Adoption cost reimbursement

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking a Loss Prevention Officer (Safety & Security) to protect assets and ensure safety in the Retail Support Center. You will lead investigations, document findings, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with the Asset Protection Manager on program-wide safety initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in asset protection or related fields, strong communication, and the ability to work non-traditional shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years progressive Asset Protection, Safety, Security, Military, Law Enforcement, Operations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and conducting routine investigations including safety, property damage, compliance, security, and operational matters.
• Experience participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and supporting corrective action follow-up.
• Advanced computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel with pivot tables/filtering/trend analysis, Teams, SharePoint, CCTV and digital evidence systems.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the APM for safety execution, AP program administration, corrective action follow-up, and risk-reduction initiatives.
• Support OSHA-related administration, safety trend review, RCA follow-up, BBS participation, audit preparation, and compliance reviews in partnership with the APM and Safety/HSE.
• Conduct risk assessments and security evaluations; communicate findings and recommended follow-up actions.
• Mentor and train junior personnel on documentation, evidence preservation, patrols, audits, and routine investigation support.
• Participate in root cause analyses for injuries, near-misses, and operational events; support corrective action development.
• Track corrective action status and follow up with responsible leaders as directed by the APM.
• Administer access control, CCTV, and security technology systems.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Investigation management

Evidence handling

Advanced computer skills

CCTV systems

Pivot tables

Report writing

Tools

CCTV and digital evidence systems

Investigation management systems

SharePoint

Outlook/Word/Excel with pivot tables

Job description

Compensation Details

Compensation Details: $17.80 to $22.30 per hour

Company Culture & Values

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay).
• Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire.
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick time, or in accordance with applicable state law.
• You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation.
• Dock to Driver Program: Ace will pay for your CDL License and Training to provide a career path transition to a Driver position.
• Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
• Adoption cost reimbursement.

Job Description: Loss Prevention Officer (Safety & Security)

POSITION SUMMARY: The position serves as an experienced Asset Protection professional who supports safety, property damage, compliance, security, operational, and root cause investigations within the Retail Support Center. This position provides technical guidance, thorough documentation, incident follow‑up, corrective action support, and mentorship to junior Asset Protection Officers while operating under the direction of the Asset Protection Manager for broader safety program leadership or complex matters.

What You’ll Do

• Partners with the APM for safety execution, AP program administration, corrective action follow‑up, and risk‑reduction initiatives.
• Support OSHA‑related administration, safety trend review, RCA follow‑up, BBS participation, audit preparation, and compliance reviews in partnership with the APM and Safety/HSE.
• Conduct risk assessments and security evaluations; communicate findings and recommended follow‑up actions.
• Mentor and train junior personnel on documentation, evidence preservation, patrols, audits, and routine investigation support.
• Participate in root cause analyses for injuries, near‑misses, and operational events; support corrective action development.
• Track corrective action status and follow up with responsible leaders as directed by the APM.
• Administer access control, CCTV, and security technology systems.

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum 3–5 years progressive Asset Protection, Safety, Security, Military, Law Enforcement, Operations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and conducting routine investigations, including safety, property damage, compliance, security, and operational matters.
• Experience participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and supporting corrective action follow‑up.
• Working knowledge of OSHA record‑keeping concepts and incident investigation principles preferred.
• Experience documenting findings, preserving evidence, coordinating follow‑up, and escalating higher‑risk matters appropriately.
• Advanced computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel with pivot tables/filtering/trend analysis, Teams, SharePoint, CCTV and digital evidence systems, investigation management systems, RCA documentation tools, dashboard/reporting platforms, and presentation development software.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior personnel.
• Ability to support cross‑functional corrective action efforts without assuming ownership of site safety program leadership.
• Strong communication, coaching, mentoring, organizational, and report‑writing skills.
• Demonstrated readiness to progress toward broader AP leadership or increased program support responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to work non‑traditional shifts and hours (including weekends and holidays).
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aide certification through company provided training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Ace Hardware Corporation Overview

Ace Hardware is the largest retailer‑owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.