Security Guard - Train Station

Allied Universal; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Emergency Preparedness in Joliet, IL to safeguard clients across government facilities and more. You will monitor assigned areas, deter incidents, and deliver excellent customer service while coordinating with your team.

This full-time position offers a pay rate of 18.25 per hour and a day-time schedule including multiple shifts. Qualifications include minimum age, high school diploma, background check, drug screen, and licensing where required.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• 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 visitors, employees, and the public by carrying out security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and concerns calmly and according to established protocols.
• Conduct patrols of facilities, grounds, parking areas, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and report unusual conditions or policy violations to designated personnel.
• Complete daily activity reports and incident documentation per site requirements.

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 Emergency Preparedness in Joliet, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Security Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will contribute to a welcoming environment while responding professionally to concerns and collaborating with your team. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, caring, teamwork, and integrity shape the work we do every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon04:30 AM - 01:30 PMTue04:30 AM - 01:30 PMWed04:30 AM - 01:30 PMSat08:00 AM - 06:45 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, public concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and contacting appropriate resources as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned municipal facilities, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout assigned areas, reporting unusual conditions, hazards, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to designated personnel.
• Complete detailed daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications in accordance with site requirements and Allied Universal procedures.

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 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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1741066