1st Shift Security Associate

Company Description

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.

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Security Associate to join our team. In this role, you will maintain a safe and secure environment for associates, visitors and company assets. This position will maintain high visibility presence at the security control, monitoring station, and the floor. This position will also work closely with First Responders in administrating first aid and communicating and directing emergency personnel to site. Plus, we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first.

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Monitoring and controlling access at the employee entrances in part by checking for associate badges for all individuals entering the facility.
• Validating individual’s employment status and logging any associate without a company badge.
• Securing premises and personnel by patrolling facility, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting doors and other points of entry to ensure that they're properly secured and locked.
• Randomly patrolling facility.
• Observing for signs of theft and disorder and investigating disturbances or suspicious activity.
• Preventing loss and damage by immediately reporting irregularities, directing visitors to the main office entrance, ensuring adherence to the facility's badge policy, preventing non-Lakeshore associates from entering the facility, etc.
• Maintaining the environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls (BAF, Heater units, air exchange units).
• Completing reports daily by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Performing basic first aid and CPR as required.

Qualifications

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 
• High school 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 

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• 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 couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to their passion and enthusiasm, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference in the world, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

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