Gate Guard - Corona

Ganahl Lumber Co; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Ganahl Lumber Corona is seeking a Gate Guard to protect client properties and deter criminal activity. The role focuses on surveillance of grounds, access control, and maintaining secure entry points on a rotating schedule.

The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication, sharp observational skills, and prior security or law enforcement experience. Training in guard procedures is preferred, with an emphasis on staying calm in high-pressure situations and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Security guard training certification preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for long periods, and detain an individual if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance – Patrol the grounds or buildings as assigned, regularly. If suspicious activity is detected, refer to the local authorities. Review surveillance cameras and monitor crowds as needed. Establish and review the identification required to enter the building or property. Verify all doors, windows and gates are secure on the property on a rotating schedule. Escort released employees off the property as well as any other trespassers.
• Investigation – Respond to any alerts of suspicious activity. If a person is under suspicion of criminal activity, secure the environment and person, and report to the local authorities. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Observational skills

Surveillance experience

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GATE GUARD

Ganahl Lumber Corona is looking for a Gate Guard to join our team. The Gate Guard is responsible for protecting the client and assigned property from any criminal activity or trespassing.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, excellent observational skills and previous surveillance experience, preferably in a law enforcement environment. This person should have the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations while exhibiting patience and a superb attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Surveillance – Patrol the grounds or buildings as assigned, regularly. If suspicious activity is detected, refer to the local authorities. Review surveillance cameras and monitor crowds as needed. Establish and review the identification required to enter the building or property. Verify all doors, windows and gates are secure on the property on a rotating schedule. Escort released employees off the property as well as any other trespassers.
• Investigation – Respond to any alerts of suspicious activity. If a person is under suspicion of criminal activity, secure the environment and person, and report to the local authorities. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Security guard training certification preferred
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for long periods, and detain an individual if necessary

About Ganahl Lumber:

Ganahl Lumber is a leader in the Lumber industry and an organization dedicated to providing the customers with the best experience. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes a warm and welcoming work environment.

Benefits:

• Ganahl Lumber benefits include health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.
• Employees can also take advantage of corporate discounts.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, Ganahl Lumber Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. All active employees must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Your employment with Ganahl Lumber Company is at will. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of the Ganahl Lumber Company employees.