Access Control Security Officer – Retail Hub Growth

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer for full-time Secure Entry Operations in CHICAGO, IL. You will guard entry points, verify credentials, and maintain a secure yet welcoming environment at a retail distribution location.

The role emphasizes observation, communication, and professional service to staff, visitors, and vendors. Position Type: Full Time; Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour; Shifts include Tue, Thur, Sat, Sun 07:00 AM -

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Background-eligible with criminal histories under applicable laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations; notify site contacts or emergency responders as directed by policy.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, loading docks, and facility perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer for full-time Secure Entry Operations in CHICAGO, IL. You will guard entry points, verify credentials, and maintain a secure yet welcoming environment at a retail distribution location.

The role emphasizes observation, communication, and professional service to staff, visitors, and vendors. Position Type: Full Time; Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour; Shifts include Tue, Thur, Sat, Sun 07:00 AM -