Store Security Specialist
Wegmans Food Markets
Charlottesville, VA
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Address: 100 Wegmans Way
Pay: $33 / hour
Job Posting: 02/19/2026
Job Posting End: 03/19/2026
Job ID:R0273451
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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
- Current or former sworn law enforcement officer, U.S. military police, or federal law enforcement officer
- 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
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*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- 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.
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*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- 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.
About the Company
Wegmans Food Markets
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held American supermarket chain. It is headquartered in Gates, New York, and was founded in 1916 in Rochester.
As of 2022, Wegmans has 109 stores, mostly in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions.[1] The company has stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware and Washington, D.C. along with a planned expansion into Connecticut.[4]
Wegmans has appeared on Fortune's annual "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since the list first appeared in 1998.[5] In 2020, the company was ranked at number three on that list, based on an employee survey of satisfaction.[6]