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Security Guard Lead - ADESA Lexington
Carvana LLC · 🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 19 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Carvana LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 19 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Pay Range: $20-$21 hourly Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm (approximately) About Us ADESA, a Carvana-owned company, currently operates in over 50 locations throughout the US. Our auto auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services, including repair, reconditioning, and auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America, from retail to commercial, OEM & more. We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled Finish with the best people who are passionate about what they do. We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion, including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA! Role and Team • Reporting to the Inspections Manager or other designated manager, you will serve as the direct people leader for a team of Security Guards to maintain round-the-clock safe and secure operations of our facility. Lead Safe and Secure activities to drive positive customer and team member experience, profitability, retention, and safety. This role is an hourly, non-exempt people leader with no hire/fire authority. Responsibilities • People Leadership & Accountability: Oversee day-to-day activities of assigned team under the guidance of designated manager; monitor and ensure adherence to systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards. Participate in performance management processes: identify team member’s strengths and weaknesses; determine areas of opportunity and take appropriate steps to improve; address performance issues. Provide recommendations to senior leadership during the recruiting/selection process and escalated performance concerns. • Operational: Provide guidance and advanced support to Security Guards in responding to safe and secure needs, including de-escalation, investigations, reporting, lockout/tag out, and first aid. Escalate complex or severe situations to management or emergency personnel, as appropriate. • Inventory Management Support: Lead inventory control procedures; regularly review inventory reports, lot maps, check in/check out procedures, gate and fence security, key and personal property storage, and PII protocols to monitor compliance, identify opportunities, and prioritize work assignments for the team. Perform regular patrols/site inspections of all areas of the facility. • Communication : Interact with all levels of team members, customers, vendors, governmental agencies (police, fire, etc.). Proactively communicate information to team members, providing a clear understanding of expectations, performance measures, and goals. Conduct effective seek to understand conversations. • Resource Allocation: Schedule team to support 24/7 security operations; monitor, review, and approve/deny PTO requests and timecards. Recommend cost-effective solutions to support safety and security initiatives, team engagement, and site needs. • Training & Mentorship: Oversee the onboarding and training of new team members, ensuring they are proficient in standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and technical systems. • Safety Leadership: Ensure department safety compliance and promote a high degree of safety focus within the team during all lot movements. • Facility & Equipment Oversight: Assure good operating condition of equipment and assign cleaning tasks as needed to maintain an orderly lot. • General Duties: Perform any o