Safety & Security Officer - Full Time (3rd Shift)

Q Center; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Credits

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life, AD&D

Disability Benefits

Employee Meals

Job summary

Q Center is seeking a Safety & Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for guests and staff. You will patrol the property, monitor CCTV, perform inspections, and screen guests at the Welcome Point while staffing the Command Center. Immediate response to emergencies and escalation will be part of daily duties.

The role requires readiness for night shifts (10:45 pm – 7:15 am) with varying days. A starting rate of $19.00/hour applies, with benefits as listed in the job description.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous security work experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified CPR/AED/First-Aid or the ability to be certified.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the property and maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and security systems.
• Perform building inspections and screen guests/visitors at Welcome Point.
• Staff the Command Center and coordinate with emergency responders as needed.
• Provide first-line response, emergency management, and escalation as required.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document actions taken.

Education

High School diploma preferred.

Previous security work experience preferred.

Valid driver’s license.

Certified CPR/AED/First-Aid or the ability to be certified.

Job description

Job Summary

The Safety & Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for Q Center guests and associates. This position will patrol the property, monitor surveillance equipment, perform building inspections, verify guests and visitors at the Welcome Point and staff the Command Center. The Safety & Security Officer remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or escalation if required. The schedule for this position is 10:45 pm – 7:15 am, the days of the week vary. Starting rate for this position is $19.00/hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Wellness Credits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life, AD&D
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Meals

Education & Experience

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous security work experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified in CPR/AED/First-Aid or the ability to be certified.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Comfortable walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to respond to life safety emergencies within three minutes.

Fundamental Requirements

• Associates must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests and fellow associates.
• Ability to perform all required tasks of Patrol Officer; including, but not limited to, foot patrols, lock and unlock requests, guest assistance and dispatch responses.
• Ability to perform all required tasks at Welcome Point; including, but not limited to, screening incoming guests and visitors, providing directions and maintaining logs.
• Ability to perform all required tasks in Command Center; including, but not limited to, dispatching personnel, monitoring fire alarm system, monitoring CCTV system, monitoring and performing daily tasks within the access control system, monitoring weather station and issuing keys and radios.
• Adhere to safety and security procedures.
• Rekey meeting room locks.
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Respond to incidents and situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner.
• When appropriate, assist with emergency response activities.
• Successfully patrol designated areas in accordance with outlined procedures.
• Maintains security controls for issued keys/radios.
• Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly.
• Complete any necessary documentation as required.
• Escalate emergency situations as needed.
• Monitor security technology systems.
• Be familiar with evacuation, shelter‑in‑place and relocation procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.