Security Guard - Trucking Gate

Allied Universal; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays at time and a half

Vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for our trucking logistics post. You will protect clients across multiple industries, delivering dependable customer service while following site policies and security procedures.

You will respond to incidents with calm, disciplined action and perform regular patrols around the premises. The role involves varying conditions by site and requires adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Background check required by law; drug screen required where permitted.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws; driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with problem-solving.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; vary by client site.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Emergency response

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

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: $19.00 / Hour

Trucking Logistics Post

As a Security Officer, 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