Armed Campus Security Officer | Full-Time, Growth

Alliedbarton Security Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal in Chicago, IL seeks a Security Officer Full Time Armed Patrol to protect clients and facilities. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence, respond to incidents, and deliver professional customer service to students, staff, and visitors.

Candidates must hold an Armed Guard Card, have at least 1 year of security experience, be 21+, and pass background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate campus contacts and/or emergency personnel when needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual conditions or policy concerns.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and assigned areas; verify authorized access in accordance with site procedures; and assist with visitor direction and campus information.
• Prepare clear, accurate activity and incident reports and communicate relevant observations to Allied Universal supervision and designated site representatives.

Skills

Armed Guard Card

Security experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Chicago, IL seeks a Security Officer Full Time Armed Patrol to protect clients and facilities. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence, respond to incidents, and deliver professional customer service to students, staff, and visitors.

Candidates must hold an Armed Guard Card, have at least 1 year of security experience, be 21+, and pass background check and drug screening.