Security Guard - Trucking Gate

Allied Universal; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift claiming tech

Paid training

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for full-time screening compliance at our Romeoville, IL location. You will screen individuals and monitor access points to help maintain a secure environment at a logistics and distribution site.

You will provide professional customer service, report security concerns, and assist with incident response. This role requires a high school diploma and passing background checks and drug screening where allowed by law.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security procedures and policies.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, and/or packages; operate screening equipment and inspections as assigned.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document entry/exit of authorized personnel, vehicles, and deliveries.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, and communicate observations to site contacts and leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and prepare clear activity reports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Screening Compliance in Romeoville, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will help support a secure, efficient environment by screening individuals, monitoring access points, and reporting security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while remaining visible to help deter incidents. Join Allied Universal's caring, team-oriented culture, where agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.04 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Thur 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sat 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sun 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, and/or packages in accordance with site procedures, including operating screening equipment and conducting inspections as assigned.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document the entry and exit of authorized personnel, vehicles, and deliveries.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations and concerns to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including the facility perimeter, parking areas, loading zones, and access points, and prepare clear activity and incident reports.

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.

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.