Job Description

Security Officer at Wegmans Food Markets summary:

The Security Officer position at Wegmans involves maintaining a visible presence to ensure the safety and security of customers, employees, and property through patrols and conflict intervention. Candidates must have law enforcement or military law enforcement experience and strong conflict management skills. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a values-driven company.

Schedule: Full time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Buffalo, NY
Address: 601 Amherst Street
Pay: $31.00 / hour
Job Posting: 11/11/2025
Job Posting End: 12/09/2025
Job ID: R0265157

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

At Wegmans, we’re committed to providing incredible service, which includes keeping our customers and employees safe. Our Asset Protection Officers maintain a visible presence throughout our stores, including foot and vehicle patrols. We’re looking for someone we can trust to address all safety and security concerns!

What You Will Do

• Maintain high visibility near the front entrance and survey the outside parking areas
• Escort employees and/or customers as requested
• Intervene with and effectively diffuse customer conflicts
• Inspect perimeter doors, windows and gates to ensure high levels of security
• Monitor store environment to deter undesirable activity on the property

Requirements

• Police Officer, Deputy, or Trooper experience or US Military Law Enforcement
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in using sound judgement to manage conflict and communicate effectively under pressure
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and maintain composure in stressful environments
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and identify opportunities
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• AED, APR and FAC certified

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

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At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Keywords:

security officer, asset protection, law enforcement experience, conflict management, patrol, customer safety, military law enforcement, store security, safety officer, security patrol

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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