Security Guard (Flex)- Chicago

The Facilities Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

United Security is seeking motivated Flex Officers to join our team. This part-time role offers entry into our organization and schedules that may vary based on operational needs.

We emphasize professionalism, reliability, and guest hospitality as you patrol areas, assist guests, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Pay varies by location, with opportunities for more consistent hours and advancement.

Qualifications

• PERC Card required.
• Experience in customer service and hospitality.
• Flexible availability to match shifting schedules.
• Clean, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming environment and assist guests.
• Patrol guest areas for suspicious activities and unauthorised people.
• Communicate effectively with guests with hospitality and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Other responsibilities may apply.

Skills

PERC Card

Customer Service

Hospitality experience

Flexible availability

Professional appearance

Job description

About Us

United Security delivers integrated security solutions for high-profile businesses, properties, and events. With nearly 100 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation as one of the most trusted and established security providers in the country. Our team takes pride in professionalism, reliability, and protecting what matters most to our clients.

Security Officer – Flex Officer

United Security delivers integrated security solutions for high-profile businesses, properties, and events. With nearly 100 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation as one of the most trusted and established security providers in the country. Our team takes pride in professionalism, reliability, and protecting what matters most to our clients.

Flex – Security Officer Summary

We’re seeking motivated individuals who want more than a temporary role, people that are interested in developing a long-term career in the security field.

This position begins as a part-time role, with schedules that may vary based on operational needs, and serves as an entry point into our organization. At United Security, strong performance is noticed and rewarded, with opportunities for more consistent scheduling, increased hours, pay advancement, and potential eligibility for full-time positions and benefits.

We believe in promoting from within and supporting those who want to grow with us.

Security Officer Job Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming environment and provide needed services for guests
• Patrol guest areas for suspicious activities and unauthorized people
• Communicate effectively with guests while maintaining excellent hospitality and interpersonal skills
• Have a professional appearance and demeanor
• Other responsibilities may apply

Security Officer Requirements

• PERC Card required
• Prior Customer Service and Hospitality experience
• Flexible availability
• Clean and professional appearance
• Ability to stand up and walk for 8 hours

Security Officer Preferred Qualifications

• Security experience
• Ex-law enforcement
• Military service

Suitable candidates will be contacted to come to our office for in-person interviews. Please note that this is a Flex Officer role- and available hours may vary based on operational need. Pay varies based on location.

United Service Companies is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of United Service Companies to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. United Service Companies also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.

This position is a flex officer role. Scheduled hours are not guaranteed, although schedule consistency may be available down the line.