Armed Campus Security Patrol Officer

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,537,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Patrol Response in Chicago, IL to protect a campus and serve students, staff, and visitors. You will perform armed patrols, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role requires prior armed security experience, a valid armed guard license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Possess at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess at least one year of security-related experience.
• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established campus protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of campus buildings, academic areas, parking facilities, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site-specific procedures; report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain required documentation, including patrol logs, incident reports, and daily activity reports, and coordinate with campus personnel and emergency responders as needed.

Skills

Armed security experience

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed guard license

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Patrol Response in Chicago, IL to protect a campus and serve students, staff, and visitors. You will perform armed patrols, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role requires prior armed security experience, a valid armed guard license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and benefits.