Security Officer - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect associates, assets and guests across Publix facilities. You will manage access, monitor activities, and report incidents to ensure safe and secure operations.

The role requires dependability, strong communication, and the ability to work diverse shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Onsite security duties are performed with professionalism in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain Class D Security Officer license within 90 days of hire.
• Able to walk/stand for long periods.
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to perform mathematical computations.
• Able to use a two-way radio.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining control of access to Publix facilities by associates, guests, and other non-facility personnel.
• Providing access control, routing, and shipping/receiving processing for product/equipment deliveries.
• Conducting personal observations of activities within the facility and reporting incidents or procedural deficiencies that are identified.
• Maintaining accurate security related records and documentation to include any/all activity that occurs, outside normal business.
• Communicating information to security supervisors, associates, or facility management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Situational awareness

Shift flexibility

Tools

TDPS knowledge

Microsoft Outlook

Two‑way radio operation

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide consistent administration and enforcement of procedures designed to protect the associates, assets, and guests of Publix facilities. This includes providing onsite security for support facilities, enforcing access control protocols by limiting access to only authorized and properly identified individuals and vehicles, and responding to and assisting with interruptions of business operations.

The purpose of this position is to provide consistent administration and enforcement of procedures designed to protect the associates, assets, and guests of Publix facilities. This includes providing onsite security for support facilities, enforcing access control protocols by limiting access to only authorized and properly identified individuals and vehicles, and responding to and assisting with interruptions of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining control of access to Publix facilities by associates, guests, and other non-facility personnel.
• Providing access control, routing, and shipping/receiving processing for product/equipment deliveries.
• Conducting personal observations of activities within the facility and reporting incidents or procedural deficiencies that are identified.
• Maintaining accurate security related records and documentation to include any/all activity that occurs, outside normal business.
• Communicating information to security supervisors, associates, or facility management.

Required Qualifications

• At least 20 years of age
• Have a valid drivers license
• Possess a Class D Security Officer\'s License or independently obtain a Class D Security Officer\'s License within 90 days of your date of hire
• Able to withstand walking and standing for long periods of time
• Able to work any shift, including, but not limited to days, nights, late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to perform mathematical computations
• Excellent telephone communication skills
• Able to use a two-way radio
• Intermediate knowledge of the TDPS (Transportation Driver Performance System)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Able and willing to adjust one\'s style or approach in response to differing circumstances or to work in ambiguous situations
• Capable of working effectively without close supervision or guidance
• Able to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities, schedule staff, and obtain and manage resources so that work objectives are accomplished on time and within budget
• Capable of working productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures
• Able to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors
• Have the ability to attend to and verify the accuracy and completeness of detailed information in documents or on the computer, such as prices, quantity, weights, lists or data
• Able to create an environment in which a positive and professional service orientation is evident to internal customers
• Able to use “active listening” techniques to ensure the understanding of information provided by the speaker, and display interest in the topic discussed
• Show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work
• Commitment to Publix and our Mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Publix access control procedures
• Knowledge of outbound and inbound freight delivery procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.