Security Officer EMT

Wegmans; Ashland, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay on Sundays/holidays

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a Security Officer to help ensure a safe environment across our facilities, with emphasis on customer service and property protection. The role involves responding to emergencies, managing access control, and patrolling the grounds to pre-empt security events.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of related security experience and hold a valid driver’s license; EMT, CPR/AED/FAC certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience.
• Technical aptitude with advanced computer skills.
• Strong judgment and communication under stress.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies with clear, calm direction and provide care to the required level.
• Manage access control; verify vendors and visitors have business purpose to be on site.
• Protect assets and safety of employees, visitors, and vendors with a customer-service focus.
• Proactively patrol facilities and investigate safety and security events.

Skills

Communication

Conflict management

Emergency response

Education

Criminal justice or related field

EMT certification

CPR/AED/FAC certification

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $2,500!

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 security office with Wegmans, you will be part of the team of individuals who provide a safe environment throughout our facilities.Our security offices 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 of related experience
• Technical aptitude with advanced computer skills
• Experience utilizing good judgement to effectively communicate and manage conflict in stressful situations that protect the well-being of others
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in criminal justice or related field
• Certified EMT
• Certified in CPR, AED, and FAC
• Military, security, loss prevention or asset protection experience
• Emergency response training/experience

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*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. 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.

AED: Automated External Defibrillator - Red Cross/AHA: American Heart Association; FAC: First Aid Certification - AHA: American Heart Association; EMT: Emergency Medical Technicians - NREMT: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; CPR: Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Red Cross/AHA: American Heart Association; Associate - Related Field; Emergency response training/experience; Work Environment Work includes sitting and/or standing for up to 4 hours without a break, walking, occasional bending and reaching, along with continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced enclosed environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 10-25 pounds with a maximum weight of force applied of greater than 50 pounds rarely. May be exposed to various allergens. May operate company vehicle; Team Leader/Specialist level or equivalent external experience; Front End Coordinator, Service Desk or STL experience; Security/Asset Protection or Law Enforcement experience