Security Guard - Access Control

Allied Universal; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 32,735,000 - 54,557,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Part-Time Screening Checkpoint Security Officer to provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and personnel while screening items and enforcing site procedures.

You will monitor access points, report suspicious activity, respond calmly to incidents, and participate in a shift-claim program that lets you build a flexible schedule and explore new roles within our security team.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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 drivers, visitors, and/or personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen individuals, packages, and/or belongings entering designated areas in accordance with site procedures; report suspicious items, prohibited items, or unusual activity to the appropriate personnel.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials or authorization for entry to restricted areas, helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying site leadership and/or emergency responders as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, loading zones, facility grounds, and perimeter areas; report hazards, access concerns, and security-related issues.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

Access control

Incident response

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Part Time Screening Checkpoint in Romeoville, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener at a logistics and distribution location, you will help support a secure, welcoming environment by screening personnel, visitors, and deliveries in accordance with site procedures. You will maintain a professional presence, communicate clearly, document security-related activity, and help address concerns with integrity and teamwork. Join Allied Universal and contribute to a reliable, people-first operation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.04 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and/or personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.


• Screen individuals, packages, and/or belongings entering designated areas in accordance with site procedures; report suspicious items, prohibited items, or unusual activity to the appropriate personnel.


• Monitor access points and verify credentials or authorization for entry to restricted areas, helping to deter unauthorized access.


• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying site leadership and/or emergency responders as appropriate.


• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, loading zones, facility grounds, and perimeter areas; report hazards, access concerns, and security-related issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.


• 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.

Why Join Us

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.


• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.


• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.


• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.