Security Guard - Full Time - Overnights

Allied Universal; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: exclusive tech to view/ro

Career Growth: paid training and path

Financial and Health Benefits: medical

Exclusive Perks: discounts on brands

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Overnight Security Guard in Elk Grove Village, IL. You will patrol, monitor access points, and provide excellent customer service to employees and visitors at a technology-focused site.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+ years old for unarmed positions, and a background check with a drug screen. The schedule is full-time overnights, with a strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required by policy per federal, state, and local laws.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws and may be required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology-focused site.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of offices, entrances, parking facilities, exterior grounds, and perimeter; report issues.
• Monitor access points and support entry procedures for visitors and contractors.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies calmly and escalate as needed.
• Complete accurate activity reports and shift communications with a professional presence.

Skills

Customer service experience

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

Security Guard - Full Time - Overnights in Elk Grove Village, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture and teamwork put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.25 / Hour

Job Schedule

Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Thu 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Fri 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Sat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Sun 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology-focused location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of office areas, entrances, parking facilities, exterior grounds, and the business perimeter, reporting unusual conditions and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access points and support visitor, contractor, and delivery entry procedures in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Complete accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications while maintaining a professional presence.

Minimum Requirements

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.