Retail Security Officer

Secureone Security Services; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid training and uniforms

Career advancement

Job summary

SecureOne Security Services is seeking Unarmed Security Officers to protect client sites in the Chicago South Suburbs. We provide paid training and assist with obtaining the Illinois PERC license before start date.

Officers will perform access control, patrols, monitoring, and incident documentation, standing or walking for extended periods while maintaining a professional appearance and conduct. Immediate interviews offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Illinois PERC Card and 20-Hour Certificate required to begin work (we help you obtain these).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations.
• Clean background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned client sites with regular patrols.
• Enforce site-specific rules and procedures.
• Document incidents, hazards, and unusual activity.
• Provide courteous, professional service to clients and visitors.
• Maintain logs and submit daily activity reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calm under pressure

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unarmed Security Officer

SecureOne Security Services is seeking Unarmed Security Officers for client sites throughout the Chicago South Suburbs. No prior security experience is required - we provide paid training and will assist candidates in obtaining the required Illinois PERC license before their start date.

Pay

• $18.04 per hour
• Weekly pay and optional daily pay available

Position Overview

As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will maintain a safe, orderly environment at assigned client locations. Duties vary by site and include access control, patrol, monitoring, and incident documentation. Officers are expected to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and maintain professional appearance and conduct throughout their shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned premises through regular foot patrols and observation
• Enforce site-specific rules and standard operating procedures
• Document incidents, hazards, and any unusual activity accurately
• Provide courteous, professional service to clients, employees, and visitors
• Maintain accurate logs and submit daily activity reports

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Illinois PERC Card and 20-Hour Certificate required to begin work (we help you obtain these)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations
• Clean background check and drug screening required

Benefits

• Weekly pay / optional daily pay
• Medical insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
• Paid training and uniforms
• Career advancement and in-house development programs

In-person and virtual (Zoom) interviews are available. Walk-in interviews are held every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 4731 W. Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 35, Crestwood, IL 60418.

SecureOne Security Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.