Armed Security Officer

Signal of Northshore Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Flexible Schedule

Career Advancement

Veteran Friendly

401k & Health Benefits

Job summary

Signal of Northshore Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Security Officer to patrol courtyards, offices, pools, and other high-value areas, securing access points and protecting property with vigilance. The role requires Perc Card and armed training certification, and involves reporting, emergency response, and maintaining professional client relations.

Responsibilities include writing detailed reports, ensuring timely shift starts, and following site orders.

Qualifications

• Visioning the big picture and service requirements reflecting company values.
• Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of patrols.
• Understanding company metrics and driving performance on site.
• Clear teamwork, feedback exchange and timely follow-up with clients.
• Daily task execution with maintenance and service quality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mobile security patrols (foot/vehicle) per post orders.
• Write detailed reports using company tech and apps during shifts.
• Arrive on time, clock in/out, and follow dress and appearance standards.
• Engage with clients to build a peace-of-mind security presence on-site.
• Report any concerns to supervisors promptly and maintain equipment care.

Skills

Visioning

Strategic Planning

Financial Acumen

Team Development

Project Management

Job description

Title: Security Officer

Post Location:?

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Rate: [$21-23 Hourly Range], based on experience

Requirements: Perc Card and Armed training certificate

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance for PT/FT/Immediate Family Members
• Paid training
• Flexible Schedule
• Career advancement opportunities
• Veteran and First Responder Friendly
• 401k and Health Benefits

Position Summary

A Signal Armed Security Officer will conduct patrols, (foot and vehicle) for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety.Armed SecurityOfficers play a vital role by actively observing their surroundings, positively engagingwith customers, associates, and responding to emergency situations. All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

Soft Skills

• Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
• Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily patrol responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you effectively complete a route in the allotted time?
• Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you manage your time on property which equates with meeting the company benchmark?
• Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
• Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business.Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?

Responsibilities

• Will conduct and deliver various mobile security services while operating company patrol vehiclethat reflect the company’s values, expectations, and consistent service in alignment with site specific instructions/post orders.
• Will write detailed and accurate reports utilizing company technology and web or app-based software during each shift that align with site instruction/post orders.
• The Ability to consistently arrive on time for shifts, clock in and out, meet time commitments, follow instruction, follow dress code and appearance standards and expectations
• Interacting with internal and external customers on site cultivating a customer service relationship striving to provide peace of mind.
• Consistently communicates with the Advanced Patrol Officer and or the Branch Patrol Supervisor to promptly report any customer or property related information and concerns.
• Will be assigned a vehicle that officer is responsible for during their shift to include fueling, washing, interior cleanliness, and inspecting.
• Responsible for the care of any Signal equipment assigned during shift including radios, access keys/cards, uniforms, and devices, etc.
• Manage daily activities while meeting key benchmarks and expectations set by the Branch Patrol Supervisor such as reporting standards and service quality.
• Consistently deescalate issues through communication in a professional and prompt manner.