Security and Safety Specialist

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 are: (i) assisting in conducting Asset Protection training of store management and staff; (ii) providing a visible presence and deterrent to protect both assets and employee’s. (iii) in consultation with the Market Manager of Asset Protection department, making recommendations or taking action to address shrink and physical security. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to proactively partner with key stakeholders at all levels.
Engaging and positive attitude to all members and teams.
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary.

Nice To Haves

Ability to create and/or execute the security strategy for special REI events.

Responsibilities

Assisting in conducting Asset Protection training of store management and staff.
Providing a visible presence and deterrent to protect both assets and employees.
Making recommendations or taking action to address shrink and physical security in consultation with the Market Manager of Asset Protection department.
Monitoring, assessing and taking action to address physical security and safety of retail store(s) and events.
Making consistent patrols in and around retail store(s)/events, checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons.
Observing, verbally deescalating and reporting incidents or suspicious activity to Asset Protection team and store management.
Preparing narratives, logs, and case reports as required.
Representing REI in court when requested.
Supporting other market stores with Asset Protection services.
Adhering to REI’s policies and procedures and ensuring that such policies and procedures are implemented throughout the store.
Assisting management in the event of any emergencies.
Protecting evidence or scene of incident in the event of emergencies and providing direction or information to others.
Participating in periodic training and subject matter updates for store team.
Creating and/or executing the security strategy for special REI events.
Ensuring flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance.