Safety and Security Coworker
IKEA - Brooklyn, NY
Part-time
Ensure a safe and secure environment for co-
workers and visitors that protects our assets and
minimizes liabilities and losses to secure IKEA
as the best home furnishings company in the
local market
YOUR ASSIGNMENT Your main tasks will
include: . Ensure compliance with IKEA Risk
Management standards on a consistent basis via
a regular series of audits, follow-up, education &
training, and reports . Respond to accidents and
provide basic first aid and/or CPR . Perform
accident investigations and complete reports .
Ensure building and premises security . Monitor
alarm systems . Respond to alarms (burglar
alarm, fire alarm, panic alarms) . Monitor Closed
Circuit Television (CCTV) camera equipment .
Respond to various security situations .
Document all incidents that relate to potential
liability for IKEA . Partner with managers and co-
workers to influence and support overall positive
working environment to include actions to
secure a safe working environment . Conduct
internal and external theft and fraud
investigations . Detect internal and external theft;
make apprehensions as necessary . Conduct
training classes . Assume responsibility for
other tasks and projects as assigned YOUR
PROFILE Your knowledge, skills and experience
include: Knowledge/Experience: . Knowledge and
experience in safety/security audit programs or
operational audits . Knowledge of basic first aid,
CPR, AED . Computer aptitude – previous
experience with Microsoft applications .
Knowledge and experience with security
monitoring and/or alarm systems and
equipment . Knowledge of state OSHA
regulations, local fire code . Knowledge of
merchant laws, laws of arrest/search/seizure .
Previous retail Safety & Security experience
preferred Capabilities/Motivation: . Strong desire
to ensure a safe and secure environment for co-
workers and visitors . Good interpersonal,
communications, analytical, problem-solving,
and organizational skills . Good decision-making
skills with the ability to influence and act .
Strong verbal and written communication skills .
Strong attention to detail . Strong report writing
skills . Ability to establish trustful relationships
and commitments with coworkers across all
levels of the organization . Fluent in English
(written and verbal skills) . Ability to share your
knowledge and learning and collaborate with
others while acting as a cultural ambassador .
Contribute to an environment where the IKEA
culture is a strong and living reality that
embraces the diversity of co-workers and
customers . Interest in Home Furnishings
Additional Information . Report to: Safety &
Security Manager . Work Location: Fast-paced,
deadline driven, high volume retail store, service
office, or distribution center . Physical/Mental
Demands (Essential Functions): Ability to access
and observe all areas of the property. Required
to climb ladders, enter restricted areas and
potentially hazardous situations, and work in
inclement weather conditions. Ability to handle
multiple and changing priorities/deadlines and
moderate stress. Standing for most of the shift.
Ability to communicate with co-workers and
manage conflict. . Physical/Mental Demands
(Non Essential Functions): Bending, stretching,
reaching, lifting, with ability to move products
with and without motorized equipment .
Emergency response may be required on 24-
hour basis GROWING TOGETHER IKEA offers an
exciting and empowering work environment in a
global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at
life at home, you have exceptional opportunities
to grow and develop together with us.
Additional Information :
This position is for 20 hours per week. This
position requires open availability. Overnight
mandatory New York State Security License
mandatory.
