Security Guard - ADESA Shreveport at Carvana — Shreveport, LA

Available Schedule (*subject to change based on business needs, open availability highly preferred*): Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Starting Pay: $12/hour

About Us

Role and Team

Responsibilities

• Secure all gates and buildings and patrol the premises. Sound alarms and notify authorities in case of emergency.
• Verify only authorized individuals enter the property.  Provide facility directions to customers, vendors and transporters.
• Check gate passes to ensure vehicles are authorized to exit property.
• Check departing vehicles to guard against theft of company property.
• Greet customers at the gate and provide prompt and courteous service. Resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
• When difficult situations arise, de-escalate situations to ensure we win with partners and collaborate on the forefront.
• Watch and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and doors left unsecured.
• Account for and identify all keys, codes or other safety and security information
• Maintain a current list of emergency and management telephone numbers
• Maintain good operating condition of all equipment and facilities, including handheld devices and printers.  Notify management of all breakdowns and maintenance needs.
• Maintain a professional appearance and orderly work environment
• Practice and promote teamwork continuously.  Set a good personal example of attitude and performance
• Maintain a good flow of communication with all auction team members and leaders
• Any other duties assigned by the designated manager

Skills and Attributes

• 1 - 2 years of experience within a customer service environment
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to relate well with others and establish strong working relationships
• Ability to handle conflict situations in a positive way
• Ability to accurately enter data on a handheld device or computer
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Requires computer data entry skills
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance
• Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license that meets the requirements
• Able to safely drive a variety of make/model/sizes of vehicles
• Requires standing for extended periods

ADESA Values

• Our Next Customer May Be Your Mom: Every customer deserves the same level of care and respect one would give to their own mother.
• We’re All in This Together: The company is unified by the shared goal of providing fantastic customer experiences, achieved through mutual trust, respect, and understanding.
• There Are No Sidelines: Employees are encouraged to be proactive, work hard, and take ownership of what needs to be done in a fast-paced environment.
• Be Brave: Employees should not fear taking risks, pushing themselves outside their comfort zones, or being decisive, even if they stumble along the way.
• Zag Forward: The company empowers creative and passionate thinking to find meaningful ways to be different and deliver amazing experiences.
• Don’t Be a Richard: A simple guiding principle to act appropriately and professionally.
• Stay Scrappy: This value rejects mediocrity and "good enough," pushing employees to do more with less to pass savings on to customers.

ADESA Benefits and Perks

Other Requirements

• The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work.
• Constant - standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
• Frequent - bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling
• Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.

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