Safety and Security Co-Worker

We have one common vision at the IKEA Group: to help our customers enjoy a better everyday life at home. With over 700 million visitors to our stores and over 1 billion visitors to our website every year, we take our vision very seriously.

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

• 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

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