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Security Officer

Stew Leonard's
Newington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Security Officer

Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $18-$20 depending on qualifications and experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

 

Position Description:

 

Provide a safe and secure environment for our Team Members and customers. To protect the assets of the company and ensure minimal loss while assisting with the maximization of profits.

 

Your day-to-day:

 

  • Ensuring safety to all team members and customers
  • Reporting all in store accidents to the proper departments
  • Working as a team with other security officers
  • Controlling traffic in a safe and orderly manner
  • Provide exceptional customer service

 

Major Responsibilities:

 

  • Inspect interior/ exterior of building for physical security issues.
  • Provide a safe and secure shopping and working environment by ensuring that company safety and security standards are met.
  • Respond to issues requiring First Aid / CPR /AED.
  • Prepare incident and investigation reports.
  • Educate Team Members in safe practices and shrink control.
  • Attend and support safety and department communication meetings.
  • Complete audits as directed.
  • Occasional travel and frequent use of company vehicles

 

What you bring to the team:

 

  • Entry level – 1 to 2 years experience.
  • Security Guard License preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail are a must
  • Great customer service
  • Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen standards.
  • Basic knowledge of CCTV.
  • Ability to be flexible in work schedule.
  • Good oral communication
  • Excellent work ethic

 

 

Examples of Daily Decision Making:

Administer First Aid or call for medical assistance.

 

Working Conditions:

 

  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (winter weather)
  • This position requires frequent walking and standing and occasional exposure to weather

 

Satisfy:

  • Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:

  • Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

  • Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

 

 

Why you’ll love working here!

 

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

 

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for team members depending on pay class, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

 

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

 

 Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.  

 

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business

 

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week! 

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.  

Salary : $18 - $20

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