Armed Security Officer - 1st Shift (Manufacturing)

Allied Universal; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access to shifts

Career growth

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Armed Patrol - 1st Shift in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will protect clients across multiple industries by patrolling interior and exterior areas, monitoring access points, and maintaining logs.

This role emphasizes customer service and clear communication to deter incidents and support a safe, welcoming environment. The position is full-time, with a 10:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule from Mon to Fri.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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 employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior production areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials as assigned, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and report access-control concerns according to site-specific procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, using appropriate escalation procedures and documenting events accurately.
• Maintain readiness of assigned equipment, complete required reports, and communicate observations, incidents, and maintenance-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Armed Patrol - 1st Shift in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will protect clients across multiple industries by patrolling interior and exterior areas, monitoring access points, and maintaining logs.

This role emphasizes customer service and clear communication to deter incidents and support a safe, welcoming environment. The position is full-time, with a 10:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule from Mon to Fri.