Security and Safety Specialist

Job Opportunity At REI Co-op

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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 deescalates and reports incidents or suspicious activity to Asset Protection team and store management. Prepares narratives, logs, and case reports as required.
• When requested, represents REI in court.
• May support other market stores with Asset Protection services.
• Adheres to REIs 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
• May create and / or execute the security strategy for special REI events.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary.

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. 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.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range : $22.02 - $33.03 per hour