Security Officer - Downtown High Rise- $20

Tsg; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Career growth opportunities

Skills‑enhancing training

Job summary

Titan Security is hiring a Security Officer Downtown Chicago to be the face of a prestigious building and contribute to a welcoming environment. You will manage visitor flow, greet guests, and coordinate front-desk operations to ensure smooth, secure lobby experiences.

The role requires 18+ age, door staff or equivalent experience, comfort with pets, English fluency, and the ability to pass background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must have 18+ years of age
• Must have door staff or receptionist/customer service experience
• Must be comfortable around pets/animals
• High School diploma or GED
• Able to obtain Illinois PERC
• Able to pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Able to meet physical duties including lifting 50+ lbs and patrolling stairs

Responsibilities

• Creates positive, memorable interactions at exterior, lobby, and front desk of the building
• Greets guests proactively inside and outside the lobby
• Monitors traffic and directs guests to minimize wait times
• Identifies and resolves guest concerns
• Promotes building amenities and events
• Maintains knowledge of groups/events onsite
• Promotes teamwork and coordinates with other departments
• Develops positive working relationships and supports team goals
• Coordinates transportation for guests (taxi, Uber, Lyft)
• Uses tablets to assist arrivals at turnstiles
• Ensures professional appearance
• Maintains lobby safety, cleanliness, and security
• Performs front desk and administrative duties as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Front desk experience

Bilingual

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

PERC certification

Job description

Titan Security is built on serving our clients and building careers – just like yours. We are trusted by some of the most well‑known companies and properties in the country while remaining dedicated to building personalized security solutions that solve the needs of every customer we support. Named as a nationally recognized Top Workplace in 2024 and 2025 by USA Today, Titan's customized approach to security services will provide you with the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. Our core values of being Unified, Transparent, Innovative, Committed and Accountable help us in providing unparalleled service and support in all that we do. If you are looking for a meaningful career, a culture of excellence, and the ability to make a difference, we want to talk to you!

Titan Security is hiring a Security Officer Downtown Chicago with the opportunity to be the face of a prestigious building and contribute to a positive and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

of Security Officers include, but are not limited to:

• Creates positive, memorable, and an efficient interaction at the exterior of the building, within the building lobby and front desk.
• Proactively greets guests on exterior of the building and inside the lobby environment, identifying needs and fulfilling appropriately.
• Monitors traffic flow and lines within the lobby and at the lobby desk; directing guests to appropriate areas to minimize wait times.
• Actively identifies, acknowledges, diagnoses, and resolves guest concerns as they arrive outside and enter the property
• Enthusiastically promotes amenities of the building.
• Maintains accurate knowledge of groups and events that are onsite and happening within the building
• Promotes team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals.
• Coordinate transportation (e.g., taxicab, Uber and Lyft pickups) for guests.
• Appropriately utilizes tablet devices to help facilitate the arrival of guests and tenants at the turnstiles
• Exceeds standards for personal appearance and grooming at all times.
• Facilitates lobby safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Perform key front desk agent and administrative functions as directed.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

of Security Officers:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have experience as a door staff professional or in a receptionist, customer service, clerical, hotel or restaurant position.
• Must be comfortable around dogs, cats, and other pets/animals
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Able to acquire and maintain a valid Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), including state accredited training requirements
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Able to meet physical essential functions of the job, which can include lifting 50+ lbs, completing foot patrols, walking up and down stairs, working in inclement weather

Preferred Qualifications

of Security Officers:

• Bi-lingual considered a plus.
• Weekend availability required

Pay and Benefits

of Security Officers:

• $24/ hour depending on experience, location and position
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and promotion
• Skills-enhancing training

EOE/M/F/D/V

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