Security Officer - Afternoon / Midnight Shifts

Allied Universal; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal in Ottawa, IL is hosting a Security Officer Hiring Event at IVCC Ottawa Center, 321 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00am–2:00pm, with on-site opportunities across multiple sectors.

Earning potential $17–$20 per hour depending on experience. Roles involve safeguarding clients, implementing safety procedures, patrolling sites, and responding to incidents; suitability will be determined after background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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 per laws
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen per law
• Licensing requirements may be required; valid 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 in a calm, problem-solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter

Skills

Customer service

Incident response

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

Allied Universal Security Officer Hiring Event!

IVCC Ottawa Center

321 W Main St

Ottawa, IL 61350

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm

Earning Potential $17 - $20 Depending on Exerience

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

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