Security Associate I

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI's most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for. In this role the Security Associate I will be responsible for investigating business disruptions, ensuring a secure and safe environment for our employees and customers, and will work with divisions and vendors to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have experience with physical security principles, practices and systems (alarms, access control), Microsoft Excel, and data-mining. Experience or education in security or technology are desired. The objectives of this role are: researching and evaluating physical security data, supporting internal customers and physical security vendors, assist with security projects and drive related tasks. Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Naperville, IL This role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week). Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Provides support to internal personnel and external service providers on a daily basis. Responds quickly and appropriately to issues that require training of the end-user. Identifies, diagnoses, isolates, and resolves problems in order to provide permanent solutions and escalates to the appropriate level of support and/or management when necessary. Suggests process improvements to direct leader in areas that could positively impact the business and the level of support. Ensures that required and necessary documentation is completed and properly maintained. Reviews and validates national service invoices. Serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas and assists subject matter experts. Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader. Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: ALDI Acts Competencies: Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below. Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and managers. Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the "extra mile" and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs. Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers. Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results. Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to efficiently and effectively "get the job done". Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Establishes goals and works toward achievement. Effective time management; maximizes productivity. Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in data entry and typing. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field required. A minimum of 1 year of relevant security experience required. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties. Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks. ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer (~~~) ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.