Store Security Specialist

Wegmans

Penfield, NYFull-time$32/hrPosted 5 days agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$32/hr

Location

Penfield, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Firearm Carry LicenseDriver's License

Job overview

Wegmans seeks an independent, task-oriented Store Security Specialist to help keep customers and employees safe and communicate between Asset Protection and store leadership. The role focuses on preventing loss, responding to emergencies, coordinating CCTV systems, and conducting investigations. Candidates need sworn police officer experience with arrest authority, firearm and driver’s licenses, and strong communication, conflict-management, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Conflict ManagementProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationJudgmentComposure Under PressureMicrosoft OfficeCriminal JusticeSecurityLoss PreventionEmergency Medical ServicesFirst ResponseLeadership

Qualifications

1+ Years Sworn Police ExperienceFirearm Carry LicenseDriver's LicenseMust Be 18+Bachelor's in Criminal Justice or Related FieldRelated ExperienceLeadership Experience

Full job description

Location: 2157 Penfield Road Penfield, NY 14526 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Full 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!

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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

How this job compares

Set against the 322 open Asset Protection jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay: This posting$32/hr
US median$20–28/hr212 hourly ranges
This rate, $32/hr, is 33% above the US median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Asset Protection hourly ranges across the US.
Openings: Olive Jobs lists 19 open Asset Protection jobs in New York and 322 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US: Walmart142 open
Burlington44 open
Kroger Family of Companies24 open
Experience: This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Asset Protection postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (115 postings).
Education: 27 of the 322 open Asset Protection jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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