Security Guard - Part Time

Allied Universal; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access to extra shifts

Career Growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced in Elwood, IL. This role offers reliable hours at a fixed site with the flexibility to earn more by picking up additional shifts through our scheduling platform.

This position emphasizes customer service, access control, incident response, and routine patrols to protect people and property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check will be required in accordance with laws.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by executing security-related procedures and site policies.
• Monitor and control access by verifying credentials and documenting visitor activity.
• Respond to incidents calmly and communicate observations to site contacts and responders.
• Conduct regular patrols around the site and surroundings to detect unusual activity or access concerns.
• Maintain accurate logs and shift documentation per site requirements.

Skills

Customer service experience

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Guard Enhanced Part Time Visitor Check In in Elwood, IL, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to the location by verifying credentials, authorizing entry in accordance with site procedures, and documenting visitor and contractor activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating observations to appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations.
• Maintain accurate access-control logs, incident reports, and shift documentation in accordance with site-specific requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• This is primarily a driving post.
• 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.

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.