Loss Prevention and Safety Associate

What you’ll need to have

• 1 year work experience
• Retail experience in safety, security, or loss prevention preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Candidates in Oregon, New York, and St. Louis, MO, must be eligible to obtain a security guard license as required by applicable local law. Obtaining the security guard license is a required condition of employment for this role.

• Ensures the safety and security of people and property per local regulations
• Completes safety, security, and compliance audits and training
• Maintains critical safety equipment such as alarms, radios, and security systems
• Reports and follows up on incidents that occur
• Responds to and coordinates emergency situations (e.g., burglar alarms, fire alarms, active shooter, and other emergencies)

You could think that we have supernatural powers, but the truth is that our team is really great at putting our insights together to detect potential risks early on. We’re a diverse group of people who work together to protect and strengthen the IKEA brand through our laser focus on risk management, data protection, compliance, business operations, health and safety. Thanks to us our assets, co-workers, visitors and customers can feel safe.

At least we think that’s pretty cool!

JOB TYPE–Permanent, 34–40 hrs a week. Authorized in US, must be 18+ years old, and available 6am–11pm, especially weekends (Fri–Sun). Pay range: $18.50–26.14 per hour, based on IKEA’s relevant Pay scale and experience.

Benefits:
Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time;
Wisely Pay (earned wages up to two days early);
Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks);
Kinder Care tuition discount;
Retirement and bonus plans;
Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus;
Pet insurance program;
Education assistance and learning programs;
Safety shoe reimbursement; 24/7 telehealth visits;
Dental and vision plans;
Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk); A fun and inclusive work environment.

Duties involve foot work, patrolling inside and out, perimeter checks, monitoring controls, ensuring safety, training the team on safety, securing the building and equipment.

Physical demands:
Lifting, pushing/pulling, standing on feet hours, sliding/transferring and carrying occasionally (1–50 lbs).

Candidate must be able to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.