Security Guard - Full-time Overnight

Job Summary:

The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of the impound area by monitoring vehicles, controlling access, and enforcing auction and facility policies. This role plays a critical part in protecting customer property, ensuring a secure environment, and supporting impound lot operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor entry and exit points to ensure only authorized personnel access the impound lot
• Conduct regular patrols of the impound area to check for security breaches, damage, or suspicious activity
• Verify vehicle documentation during release or intake processes
• Maintain detailed logs of activities, incidents, and visitor interactions
• Respond quickly and professionally to security concerns or emergencies
• Collaborate with impound staff to facilitate smooth intake, storage, and release of vehicles
• Ensure impound lot gates, fences, and locks are properly secured at all times
• Report any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or unusual activities to management immediately
• Assist with traffic control in and around the impound lot during peak times
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong observational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Ability to enforce rules firmly but respectfully
• Previous security, military, or law enforcement experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous security experience, especially in automotive, auction, or impound environments, is a plus
• Must have or be able to obtain any required security licenses or certifications (based on local regulations)
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Must be comfortable working around vehicles and active lot operations

Benefits
Greater Rockford Auto Auction offers competitive benefits, including:

Insurance
Eligible on 1st of the following month following 60 days of continuous employment, employees can choose health, dental, and vision plans through United Health Care networks, with PPO or High-Deductible options and an HSA.

Retirement
After six months, employees can contribute to a 401(k) with traditional or Roth options. GRAA matches 100% of contributions up to 3% and 50% for the next 2%.

Other Benefits

• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Greater Rockford Auto Auction, Inc. ("GRAA") is an equal opportunity employer. GRAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.