Security Guard Manufacturing Jobs in Modesto, CA

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort
Schedule: Fri-Tue 10am-630pm
Pay: $14.62 to $21.94
Who We Are:
At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business - we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.
If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.
If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.
Summary: You will be part in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace by following and enforcing company policies and procedures. Your key responsibilities will include documenting incidents through detailed reports and participating in various activities aimed at preventing accidents and minimizing losses. Your primary position will be at the guard post, where you will serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, transportation carriers, and other personnel entering the site. In this capacity, you will verify their identification and purpose for being on the premises. You will also ensure that they have the appropriate credentials and resources needed for their visit.
Responsibilities:

• Monitor and patrol assigned areas including sales floor, stockrooms, warehouses, parking lots, and entry/exit points to detect and deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access
• Conduct surveillance using CCTV systems, alarm monitoring equipment, and visual observation to identify suspicious behavior and potential security threats
• Respond to security incidents, alarms, and emergency situations including theft, disturbances, medical emergencies, and safety hazards in accordance with company protocols
• Perform checks, receipt verifications, and exit inspections to prevent merchandise theft and ensure compliance with loss prevention policies
• Document all incidents, observations, and security activities through detailed written reports, logs, and incident documentation systems
• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency services, and management when incidents require external intervention or escalation
• Conduct internal investigations regarding suspected theft, fraud, or policy violations by employees, vendors, or customers
• Inspect and test security equipment including cameras, alarms, locks, and access control systems to ensure proper functionality
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a visible security presence that promotes a safe shopping and working environment

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Required
• Associate degree in criminal justice, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience, Preferred
• 1- 2 years of Safety, Security, and Loss Prevention experience is required
• First Aid or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Valid Driver's License, Preferred

Work Environment:
This position is located in an active industrial distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.
Pay: $17.00-$21.00 per hour (Plus Shift Differentials)
Core Schedule: Fri-Tue 10am-630pm
Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.

• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.

• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.

• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.

• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture's Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.
* Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
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