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Security and Safety Specialist

Arcadia, CA

Job Description

Overview

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 REI’s 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.

Closing

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.  

Pay Transparency

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 hourPDN-a031e7eb-8d10-4517-8cdc-ae9f3810ebc1
Overview

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 REI’s 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.

Closing

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.  

Pay Transparency

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 hourPDN-a031e7eb-8d10-4517-8cdc-ae9f3810ebc1

About (REI) Recreational Equipment, Inc.

At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we exist to inspire and enable life outside for everyone. 

We believe that it’s in the wild, untamed, and natural places that we find our best selves, so our purpose is to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors, for all. 

Since 1938, we have been your local outdoor co-op, working to help you experience the transformational power of nature. We bring you top-quality gear and apparel, expert advice, rental equipment, inspiring stories of life outside, and outdoor experiences to enjoy alone or share with your friends and family. And because we have no shareholders, with every purchase you make with REI, you are choosing to steward the outdoors, support sustainable business, and help the fight for life outside. 

So whether you’re new to the outdoors or a seasoned pro, we hope you’ll join us.

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Security and Safety Specialist
(REI) Recreational Equipment, Inc.
Arcadia, CA
Oct 25, 2025
$22.02 - $33.03 an hour
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