Security Officer - Alarm Panel

Alliedbarton Security Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement Savings Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Alarm Response in Joliet, IL. You will guard government facilities, conduct patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents with professionalism and clear communication.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and integrity, with full-time hours and a pay rate of $18.25 per hour. Join a widely recognized security leader and contribute to safe environments for communities and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check as per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing per state/local laws; driver's license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and public at a government location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and follow reporting/escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of government facilities, grounds, and parking areas.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor entry per site requirements.
• Prepare accurate reports and logs of incidents and security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

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 Alarm Response in Joliet, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Security Officer at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and assist visitors and staff with professionalism and clear communication. You will support a welcoming environment while reporting observations and responding to site needs. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon04:30 AM - 01:30 PMTue04:30 AM - 01:30 PMWed04:30 AM - 01:30 PMSat08:00 AM - 06:45 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, public inquiries, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of government facilities, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor entry procedures in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for incidents, observations, and security-related concerns.

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.

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.