Security Supervisor - Overnight, Loss Prevention - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. seeks a Security Supervisor for Loss Prevention and Safety – Support to lead security associates and implement policies across the distribution and facilities. You will supervise operations, enforce access control, respond to incidents, and support compliance with CFATS/C-TPAT and FSMA where applicable.

The role emphasizes supervising teams, managing risk, and protecting Publix assets while maintaining strong communication with warehouse and store leadership.

Qualifications

• Security officer experience required.
• Be at least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle.
• Possess a Class "D" Security Officer's License or obtain within 90 days of hire (where applicable).
• Proficiency with Word, Access, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line supervision for a team of security associates.
• Supervise supply chain security for all shipping and receiving operations.
• Identify discrepant shipments and notify warehouse management.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and interruptions of business operations.
• Evaluate and complete performance evaluations of security associates on shift.
• Determine and issue proper discipline procedures for security staff.
• Provide training and direction of security associates on shift.
• Protect company brand and assets through patrols.
• Complete preliminary incident investigations.
• Enforce access control protocols by restricting unauthorized individuals.
• Ensure compliance with CFATS, C-TPAT, FSMA where applicable.
• Detect, delay, deter, and deny adversaries against Publix assets.
• Control items brought into or out of facilities.
• Document activities related to safety, security, or inventory control.

Skills

Security experience

Supervisory skills

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

Word

Access

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision and leadership for security associates within the Loss Prevention and Safety – Support (Security) department and to ensure security policies, procedures, and initiatives are implemented and administered appropriately.

Department

Asset Protection

Job Category

Security

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision and leadership for security associates within the Loss Prevention and Safety – Support (Security) department and to ensure security policies, procedures, and initiatives are implemented and administered appropriately.

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing front-line supervision for a team of security associates
• Supervising the supply chain security for all shipping and receiving operations
• Identifying discrepant shipments and deliveries and notifying warehouse management
• Responding to and assisting with burglar and fire alarms, natural disasters, environmental incidents, and other emergencies or interruptions of business operations
• Evaluating and completing performance evaluations of security associates on an assigned shift
• Determining and issuing proper discipline procedures of security associates on an assigned shift
• Providing training and direction of security associates on an assigned shift
• Protecting the company brand and assets through active and virtual patrolling
• Completing preliminary incident investigations
• Enforcing access control protocols by limiting access to only authorized and properly identified individuals
• Enforcing procedural, operational, or technological protocols that are intended to comply with federally regulated standards where applicable, such as Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security (CFATS) and Customs – Trade Partners Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programs (Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA))
• Providing services to detect, delay, deter, and deny adversaries who would cause intentional damage to Publix branded product and the associated distribution or manufacturing facilities
• Controlling items that associates or guests may bring into or out of the facility
• Documenting activities that are of a safety, security, or inventory control concern

Required Qualifications

• Security officer experience
• Be at least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• Possess a Class "D" Security Officer's License or independently obtain a Class "D" Security Officer's License within 90 days of the hire date (where applicable)
• Working knowledge of Word, Access, Excel and Outlook
• Able to withstand walking and standing for long periods of time
• Excellent supervisory skills
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended periods of time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to use a two-way radio
• Able to work well with others and be a team member
• Enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and a
• Commitment to Publix and our Mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years security experience
• One (1) year of general supervisory experience

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.