Security Guard

What You'll Do

As a Security Guard, you'll help maintain a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, and facilities. You'll monitor property access, conduct security patrols, inspect shipping containers, and respond to safety and security concerns while supporting daily operations at our Torrance facility.

• Monitor and control employee, visitor, vehicle, and commercial truck access to company facilities.
• Conduct routine security and fire patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, grounds, and designated locations.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, alarm systems, access points, and other security equipment.
• Inspect inbound and outbound shipping trailers and cargo containers, apply C-TPAT security seals, and document inspections in electronic systems.
• Control access to restricted areas and address unauthorized individuals according to established security procedures.
• Identify, investigate, document, and report suspicious activity, security incidents, and safety concerns.
• Respond to accidents, emergencies, and security incidents, providing first aid or CPR when necessary and appropriately certified.
• Contact law enforcement or emergency services when appropriate and assist with emergency response activities.
• Report safety hazards, property concerns, and malfunctioning security equipment.
• Prepare accurate daily activity logs, incident reports, accident reports, and other required documentation.
• Enforce company safety and security policies consistently and professionally.
• Operate company vehicles, radios, computers, and security-related equipment as required.
• Communicate effectively with employees, visitors, management, Security team members, and emergency personnel.
• Remain calm and exercise sound judgment when handling conflict, stressful situations, or sensitive matters.
• Follow established security procedures and supervisory direction while escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support Pelican's commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Valid California Guard Registration Card required.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and de-escalate conflicts appropriately.
• Ability to follow established security procedures, company policies, and supervisory direction.
• Ability to operate security equipment, surveillance systems, radios, computers, and related technology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and report potential security concerns.
• Professional approach when interacting with employees, visitors, vendors, and emergency personnel.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Available Work Schedule

We are currently hiring for the following shifts at our Torrance, CA facility. Swing Shift – 2nd Shift 5:00pm – 5:00am or 6:00pm – 6:00am. Rotating work schedule, including weekends. Must be available to work overtime and accommodate schedule changes based on business needs. 3rd Shift – Overnight 10:00pm – 6:30am. Sunday through Thursday. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when business needs require.