Security Officer 2 - Weekend Coverage

CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) & pension

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Mental health benefit

Job summary

CME Group is seeking a Security Officer in Chicago to protect lobby and trading floors. You will manage access, scan parcels, patrol premises, enforce policy, and respond to emergencies while operating GSOC systems and documenting events.

Must have security officer experience and be proficient with Genetec, Vanderbilt, and digital recording software. Weekend shifts with 4:00 PM–12:00 AM hours apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a security officer.
• Proficiency with security systems Genetec, Vanderbilt, and Digital Camera Recording Software.
• Ability to learn and operate GSOC controls and procedures.
• Competence in written and verbal communication for reporting and radio usage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor turnstiles and verify identification for all personnel entering the lobby or trading floor to ensure authorized access.
• Scan all incoming packages and parcels using E-scan technology to prevent prohibited items from entering the facility.
• Patrol office areas, trading floors, and the building perimeter on foot to check for security issues and challenge unauthorized individuals.
• Enforce Rule 513 regarding conduct and badging policies, using appropriate discretion to resolve minor confrontations professionally.
• Respond to medical emergencies and alarms, assisting with building evacuations and following standard safety procedures.
• Operate Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) systems, including CCTV cameras and radio dispatch, and accurately record activities in the shift log.
• Report on security incidents by conducting preliminary investigations and writing clear, accurate incident reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Security officer experience

GSOC operations

Security systems proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Tools

Genetec

Vanderbilt

Digital Camera Recording Software

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Monitor turnstiles and verify identification for all personnel entering the lobby or trading floor to ensure authorized access.
• Scan all incoming packages and parcels using E-scan technology to prevent prohibited items from entering the facility.
• Patrol office areas, trading floors, and the building perimeter on foot to check for security issues and challenge unauthorized individuals.
• Enforce Rule 513 regarding conduct and badging policies, using appropriate discretion to resolve minor confrontations professionally.
• Respond to medical emergencies and alarms, assisting with building evacuations and following standard safety procedures.
• Operate Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) systems, including CCTV cameras and radio dispatch, and accurately record activities in the shift log.
• Report on security incidents by conducting preliminary investigations and writing clear, accurate incident reports in a timely manner.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working as a security officer.
• Proficiency with security systems, specifically Genetec, Vanderbilt, and Digital Camera Recording Software.
• Ability to learn and operate GSOC controls and procedures.
• Competence in written and verbal communication for reporting and radio usage.

Schedule Availability

Must be available to work from 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM. This position requires working weekends; two days off will be scheduled during the week.

#LI-Onsite

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $18.70--$31.20.

Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant).

Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program.

Benefits

• Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.

Company Overview

CME Group: Where Futures are Made CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace.

But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide.

Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow.

We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small.

Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

Additional Information

Additionally, CME Group does not communicate with job applicants over Telegram.

Compliance & Verification

For U.S. employment, CME Group is legally required to validate a new hire’s employment eligibility by having them complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) companied with legally acceptable proof of identity and work authorization (as listed on the Form I-9). CME Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters below for more details. E-Verify Notice E-Verify Notice Español U.S. Right to Work Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice Español