Security Guard - Full Time

Allied Universal; Topeka (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Guard to safeguard clients across industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. The role emphasizes customer service, incident response, and regular patrols.

Minimum requirements include 18+ (21+ for armed roles), a high school diploma or 5 years verifiable experience, background check, and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or 5 years verifiable experience.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws; a valid driver’s license if driving positions.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures and site-specific policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; environments may vary by site.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company 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.

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour paid WEEKLY with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance

No experience necessary! Promote from Within Culture! Plenty of Opportunities for Career Development!

As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site‑specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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