Hy-Vee Adds Retail Security Team

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KWNO)-Hy-Vee announced Wednesday they’ve added a Retail Security Team in stores across its eight-state region.  

“These officers, many of whom come from a law enforcement background, are specially trained to defuse situations and equipped to protect the safety of both Hy-Vee customers and employees. The officers have been through training designed by Hy-Vee retail security leaders alongside law enforcement partners,” the Iowa-based grocer said in a statement. Hy-Vee says the officers are in several stores now and that more officers are completing training so they can serve in more stores.  

“Hy-Vee has a strong history of doing anything for our customers, and these officers will be held to that same standard,” said Jeremy Gosch, Hy-Vee’s president and chief operating officer. “These officers will help provide another layer of safety and security for our customers, and will work alongside our store employees to deliver the same helpful smiles and outstanding service everyone expects at their local store.”  

Hy-Vee is actively recruiting for officers to join the new Hy-Vee Retail Security team. Interested applicants can connect with the Retail Security team at RetailSecurity@hy-vee.com.