Security and Safety Specialist- Washington DC store - Careers

Posted Date

09-13-2023

Job ID

28718

Job Function

Asset Protection

REI City

Washington

REI State

District of Columbia

REI Location

Washington, DC

Remote Eligible

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What's cool about this job

This job contributes to REI’s success by mitigating and reducing shrink (including theft and fraud by customers and employees) and increasing physical security for people and products in a specified retail store. Among the activities the incumbent performs include assisting in conducting Asset Protection training of store management and staff; providing a visible presence and deterrent to protect both assets and employee’s, making recommendations or taking action to address shrink and physical security. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission. This is a Full-Time position.

Your Planning & Navigating Requirements

Demonstrated ability to proactively partner with key stakeholders at all levels.
Monitors, assesses, and takes action to address physical security and safety of retail store(s) and events.
Is engaging and has a positive attitude to all members and teams.
Makes consistent patrols in and around retail store(s)/events, checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons.
Observes, verbally de-escalates and reports incidents or suspicious activity to Asset Protection team and store management. Prepares narratives, logs, and case reports as required.
Adheres to REI’s policies and procedures and ensures that such policies and procedures are implemented throughout the store.
Assists management in the event of any emergencies.
Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of emergencies and provides direction or information to others.
Participates in periodic training and subject matter updates for store team
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary.

Bring your passion and expertise

Minimum of 2 years Loss Prevention/Asset Protection/security experience in a retail store setting (or equivalent experience)
Able to communicate effectively both oral and written (report writing)
Understanding of retail business operations and processes including inventory management
Use of and understanding of security systems – CCTV, burglar alarms, EAS, access control
Ability to critically assess execution of processes, physical security, and safety controls
Ability to promote Asset Protection and Safety awareness to management and staff
Safety procedures/inspections in a retail environment

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

The pay for this role is: $21.59 - $32.41 per hour .

At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.

With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.

REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting Range

$21.59 - $32.41 per hour