Safety & Security Specialist

Compensation Details:

$17.80 to $22.30 per hour

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay). Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire. Up to 48 hours of paid sick time, or in accordance with applicable state law. You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation

• Dock to Driver Program: Ace will pay for your CDL License and Training to provide a career path transition to a Driver position
• Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Adoption cost reimbursement

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Job Description:

Loss Prevention Officer (Safety & Security)

This is an on-site safety and physical security position and is not a cybersecurity or remote role.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position serves as an experienced Asset Protection professional who supports safety, property damage, compliance, security, operational, and root cause investigations within the Retail Support Center. This position provides technical guidance, thorough documentation, incident follow-up, corrective action support, and mentorship to junior Asset Protection Officers while operating under the direction of the Asset Protection Manager for broader safety program leadership or complex matters.

What You’ll Do  

• Partners with the APM for safety execution, AP program administration, corrective action follow-up, and risk-reduction initiatives

• Support OSHA-related administration, safety trend review, RCA follow-up, BBS participation, audit preparation, and compliance reviews in partnership with the APM and Safety/HSE

• Conduct risk assessments and security evaluations; communicate findings and recommended follow-up actions

• Mentor and train junior personnel on documentation, evidence preservation, patrols, audits, and routine investigation support

• Participate in root cause analyses for injuries, near misses, and operational events; support corrective action development

• Track corrective action status and follow up with responsible leaders as directed by the APM

• Administer access control, CCTV, and security technology systems

Ace Hardware is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and injury-free environment for all team members.  This is our number one priority, and we will support programs and initiatives that focus on this commitment.  It is critical that all team members take responsibility for their safety as well as the safety of others to ensure that Ace Hardware is a world class safety organization. 

What you need to succeed: 

• Minimum 3-5 years progressive Asset Protection, Safety, Security, Military, Law Enforcement, Operations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and conducting routine investigations, including safety, property damage, compliance, security, and operational matters.
• Experience participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and supporting corrective action follow-up.
• Working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping concepts and incident investigation principles preferred.
• Experience documenting findings, preserving evidence, coordinating follow-up, and escalating higher risk matters appropriately.
• Advanced computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel with pivot tables/filtering/trend analysis, Teams, SharePoint, CCTV and digital evidence systems, investigation management systems, RCA documentation tools, dashboard/reporting platforms, and presentation development software.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior personnel.
• Ability to support cross-functional corrective action efforts without assuming ownership of site safety program leadership.
• Strong communication, coaching, mentoring, organizational, and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated readiness to progress toward broader AP leadership or increased program support responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours (including weekends and holidays).
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aide certification through company provided training.

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

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