Security Guard, 1st Shift (On-site)

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC; Garland (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Family leave

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible benefits

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is seeking a Security Guard to help safeguard employees, assets and property across our facilities. You will manage entry control, monitor CCTV, conduct safety audits and support post‑incident investigations, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.

You will document truck traffic in Yard Management System, verify visitors, perform routine patrols, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Two years of security/related experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• PIT driver’s certification preferred.
• BSIS guard card preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and ability to conduct safety audits.
• Strong observational and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Document truck traffic in Yard Management System for proper check‑in of deliveries and truck departures
• Verifying visitors through established visitor check‑in and ID procedures
• Conducting safety audits, assisting with safety training and monitoring CCTV for safety‑related incidents and miscellaneous matters
• Documenting safety violations, observations and incidents using the company’s incident reporting software
• Performing routine patrols of company premises using a designated company vehicle, actively monitoring grounds, identifying and reporting suspicious activity, and ensuring the safety and security of employees, visitors and property
• Responding promptly to emergencies or incidents and escalating as needed

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Experience in field

CPR certification

OSHA 10/30 certification

PIT certification

BSIS guard card

Standing for long periods

OSHA safety standards

Observation skills

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Windows

Discretion & confidentiality

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Security Guard to join our team. In this role, you will support and promote the safety and well‑being of employees, assets and property. You will help ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards while maintaining a secure environment across office entrances and facility premises. Responsibilities include managing entry control processes, monitoring CCTV for safety‑related incidents and other matters, and conducting safety audits and observations. You will also document truck traffic in a Yard Management System to support accurate check‑in of deliveries and departures. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to identify, document and report unusual or potentially unsafe activity. The ideal candidate demonstrates effective incident response skills and the ability to support safety audits, job safety analyses and preliminary post‑incident investigations.

A day on the job looks like this

• Documenting truck traffic in a Yard Management System for proper check‑in of deliveries and truck departures
• Verifying visitors through established visitor check‑in and ID procedures
• Conducting safety audits, assisting with safety training and monitoring CCTV for safety‑related incidents and miscellaneous matters
• Documenting safety violations, observations and incidents using the company’s incident reporting software
• Performing routine patrols of company premises using a designated company vehicle, actively monitoring grounds, identifying and reporting suspicious activity, and ensuring the safety and security of employees, visitors and property
• Responding promptly to emergencies or incidents and escalating as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license required
• 2 years of experience in the field, preferred
• CPR certification, preferred
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification, preferred
• PIT driver’s certification, preferred
• BSIS guard card or previous possession of a BSIS guard card, preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and ability to conduct safety audits
• Strong observational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind‑boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS‑related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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