Overnight Security Officer Job at Wegmans Food Markets in Ashland

Schedule: Full time
Availability: Overnight (Including Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Ashland, VA
Address: 9300 Sliding Hill Road
Pay: $31.00 / hour
Job Posting: 11/21/2024
Job Posting End: 12/19/2024
Job ID:R0230399

EARN A BONUS UP TO $2,500! Hiring immediately!

Note to applicant: Law enforcement and/or military law enforcement experience is required for this position.

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 will I 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

Required Qualifications:

• Police Officer/Deputy/Trooper experience working road patrol and/or United States Military Law Enforcement or Special Operations experience
• Ability to participate in and complete any required specialized training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain effective communication and composure in stressful situations
• Proven ability to effectively manage conflict
• Able to problem solve, anticipating, analyzing, and identifying opportunities, responding quickly when situations arise and preventing problems when possible
• Technical aptitude and PC skills with Windows applications; must be able to navigate through multiple programs and screens efficiently
• Valid driver's license