Store Security Specialist

Wegmans Food Markets; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking an experienced security professional to support store protection initiatives. The role emphasizes safety, loss prevention, and collaboration with leadership and community responders. You will focus on minimizing theft while maintaining high levels of customer service.

The ideal candidate has sworn police experience, a firearm license, and strong communication skills. This position is part-time, requires availability across mornings, afternoons, and evenings,

Qualifications

• 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
• Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in our stores to create a positive shopping and working environment
• Analyze trends and data to implement a strategy to maximize sales and minimize loss due to theft
• Monitor activity to prevent loss, including apprehending and processing shoplifters
• Foster a collaborative relationship with community partners and emergency responders
• Coordinate and manage the use of all Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) systems
• Respond to emergency situations; provide ongoing support and guidance to both employees and customers
• Conduct investigations as directed by leadership

Skills

Police experience

Effective communication

Conflict management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Location:

1750 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14610

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Range:

$32.00 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

At Wegmans, our store security teams are committed to keeping our customers and employees safe. Our security specialists play a critical role helping to communicate between the Asset Protection team and the store leadership group. We’re seeking an independent individual who is task-oriented and can build strong relationships throughout the store while keeping customer service top of mind!

What You’ll Do

• Prioritize safety in our stores to create a positive shopping and working environment
• Analyze trends and data to implement a strategy to maximize sales and minimize loss due to theft
• Monitor activity to prevent loss, including apprehending and processing shoplifters
• Foster a collaborative relationship with community partners and emergency responders
• Coordinate and manage the use of all Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) systems
• Respond to emergency situations; provide ongoing support and guidance to both employees and customers
• Conduct investigations as directed by leadership

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
• Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field
• Related experience, including security and/or loss prevention
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or First Responder
• Leadership experience, preferably in a retail setting