Security Guard - Truck Gate

Allied Universal; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal Security Officer Full-Time Patrol in Dekalb, IL monitors a food and beverage site to deter incidents and provide a welcoming environment. You will maintain a visible presence, assist employees and visitors, and log activities using tablet tools.

This role emphasizes customer service, calm incident response, and adherence to site procedures. Schedule is nights and weekends; pay is $19.50 per hour with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing as required by state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and carry out security procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and alarms following site protocols.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of facility areas and perimeter.
• Monitor site access and verify visitor/contractor credentials.
• Report hazards and policy violations to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

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 Full Time Patrol in Dekalb, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a food and beverage location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and use computer or tablet tools as needed. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation guide our people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, production areas, access points, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor and contractor credentials, and maintain accurate logs and incident documentation.
• Report hazardous conditions, equipment concerns, policy violations, and unusual activity to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.