Security Associate

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits is seeking a Security Associate to support security and loss prevention within the Distribution Center. You will assist managers, protect assets, monitor shortages, and help coordinate investigations to safeguard people and property.

The role requires a HS diploma with at least 1 year of experience, and you must be able to work in a fast-paced DC environment with attention to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of loss prevention and security best practices.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loss prevention and shortage control programs.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors.
• Protect warehouse and assets against theft, vandalism, fire, and unauthorized entry.
• Monitor product shortages and assist with investigations of internal theft.
• Oversee third-party security services and contracts.
• Perform shrink audits and help improve shrink results.
• Coordinate investigations with internal or external agencies as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Loss prevention

Security awareness

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Security Associate is responsible for assisting with security and loss prevention activities within the Distribution Center by supporting division objectives. Duties include, but not limited to, providing security services to managers and associates within the distribution center.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for loss prevention and shortage control programs, taking an active role in identifying all forms of loss, motivating shortage control involvement, and helping to identify shortage control solutions
• Provide a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors including the facility, as well as drivers and sales representatives
• Provide security for the company warehouse, offices, and general assets against theft, vandalism, fire, and illegal entry
• Utilizing a variety of methods, the security associate monitors and assists with the tracking of product shortages
• Responsible for investigating reports of known or suspected internal theft, violence or the threat of violence or other criminal acts of an associate
• Provide oversight and assistance in the management of third‑party security services
• Conducting company shrink compliance audits in the distribution center and facilitating improvement of shrink results
• Develop and maintain a rapport with the various agencies as needed, coordinated investigations with internal or outside agencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 yearof experience

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
• May requireworking at heightsof8feetor greater
• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 48lbs

This position is deemed a safety‑sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test, including a marijuana test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affimate Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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