Armed Security Officer: GSOC & First-Responder

S & C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) + ESOP

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Security Officer to coordinate security operations across our Ridge Boulevard campus. You will patrol facilities, monitor GSOC, issue badges, and manage access while maintaining logs and responding to emergencies.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, IL PERC and FAC eligibility, and 4 years in security. This role requires strong communication skills and adherence to security policies, with occasional travel and extended hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Illinois Driver’s License and Illinois Firearms Owner’s Identification Card required.
• Illinois 40-Hour Security Officer training for armed security.
• PERC card and ability to obtain Firearm Authorization Card (FAC).
• 4 years of security or related background; industrial security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; proficient PC skills.
• De-escalation and high-stress management skills.
• Understanding laws pertaining to armed security.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus and coordinate security operations across GSOC and gatehouses.
• Create clear incident and activity reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct and document events/investigations with attention to detail; gather statements.
• Respond to emergencies, regulate traffic and ensure team member safety.
• Maintain certifications (PERC, Firearm) and monitor security systems.
• Directly address safety, trespassing and workplace violence concerns; detain threats for police resolution.
• Safely remove unauthorized individuals from the campus using de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

De-escalation

PC skills

Safety awareness

Armed security training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Security Officer to coordinate security operations across our Ridge Boulevard campus. You will patrol facilities, monitor GSOC, issue badges, and manage access while maintaining logs and responding to emergencies.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, IL PERC and FAC eligibility, and 4 years in security. This role requires strong communication skills and adherence to security policies, with occasional travel and extended hours.