Security Guard, 1st Shift (On-site)

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

We are seeking a Security Guard to join our team. In this role, you will work to maintain a safe and secure environment for associates, visitors and company assets. The position will work closely with First Responders in administrating first aid and communicating and directing emergency personnel to site. The ideal candidate has proven surveillance skills and a working knowledge of security monitoring systems and emergency equipment. 

A day in the office looks like this:  

• Monitor and control access at the employee entrances in part by checking for associate badges for all individuals entering the facility.  
• Validates individual’s employment status and logs any associate without a company badge.  
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling facility, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting doors and other points of entry to ensure that it’s properly secured and locked.  
• Random patrol facility.  
• Observe for signs of theft and disorder and investigate disturbances or suspicious activity.  
• Prevent loss and damage by immediately reporting irregularities, directing visitors to main office entrance, ensuring adherence to facilities badge policy, preventing non-Lakeshore associates from entering the facility, etc.   
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls (BAF, Heater units, air exchange units).  
• Completes reports daily by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.  
• Perform basic first aid and CPR as required.   

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Minimum of two (2) years proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position  
• Highschool diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred but not required.  
• Needs to have a solid understanding of Distribution Operations.  
• Adheres to all company Safety and Security policies.  
• Must be able to perform all essential functions (with or without accommodation) without posing a direct threat to health and safety to self or others.  
• Demonstrated surveillance skills using sound judgement and objectivity.  
• Dependability   
• Good attendance  
• Confidentiality  
• Working knowledge and ability to work with security monitoring systems and emergency equipment.  
• Surveillance skills and detailed orientation  
• High level of integrity and professionalism  

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• 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 (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
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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