Security Officer

Wegmans Food Markets; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets seeks a Corporate Security Officer to patrol our distribution facility, monitor access, and safeguard assets while delivering strong customer service.

You will respond to emergencies, verify vendor credentials, and participate in ongoing security training as part of a dedicated team.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years full-time experience as a sworn police officer with arrest authority
• Valid license to carry a firearm
• Valid driver’s license
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgement under pressure
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful environments
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and identify opportunities
• Willingness to participate in required specialized training
• Technical aptitude and ability to navigate multiple programs/screens

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations with clear, calm, decisive direction and provide medical care as trained
• Manage access control; verify vendors, contractors and visitors have business purpose
• Protect company assets and welfare of employees, visitors and vendors while prioritizing customer service
• Proactively patrol buildings and grounds and investigate safety/security events as needed

Skills

Sworn officer experience

Firearm license

Driver's license

Conflict management

Communication skills

Judgement under pressure

Stress resilience

Analytical thinking

Training readiness

Technical aptitude

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO 2.5k!

At Wegmans our commitment is to provide incredible service, to which the foundation is ensuring our customers, employees, and visitors, feel safe and secure while operating on our grounds. As a Wegmans Corporate Security Officer, you will be part of the team of individuals who provide a safe environment throughout our distribution facility. This role is responsible for conducting foot and vehicle patrols which may include various temperatures and weather. Additionally, you will monitor access control and check vendors and truck drivers in and out of our facilities. Our Security Officers play a key role in maintaining the safety of the Wegmans grounds by being a highly trained security professional, skilled in key areas of Wegmans Asset Protection.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to emergency situations providing clear, calm, and decisive direction while providing medical care to the appropriate level of training/certification as needed
• Manage access control; verify that vendors, contractors, and other visitors have a business purpose to be on site
• Protect company property, corporate assets and the welfare and safety of employees, visitors and vendors while maintaining a strong emphasis on customer service
• Proactively patrol the buildings and grounds of the complex and perform preliminary investigations involving safety and security events as necessary

Requirements

• 1+ years 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
• Valid driver’s license
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgement skills and ability to manage conflict and communicate effectively under pressure
• Effective communication skills and ability to maintain composure in stressful environments
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and identify opportunities
• Ability to participate in and complete any required specialized training
• Technical aptitude and ability to navigate through multiple programs and screens efficiently

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.