Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Deescalation

Allied Universal; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Smart tools

Employee perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Deescalation in Harvey, IL. This role offers flexible hours with a fixed anchor shift and optional extra shifts via our scheduling platform.

The position emphasizes customer service, patrols, access control, and incident response at a government site. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of security experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and will undergo background checks and drug screening as required by law.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check and drug screen will be conducted as conditions of employment.
• Licensing requirements (where applicable) must be met by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors at a government location and follow site procedures.
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols and monitor access points.
• Verify credentials, maintain visitor logs, and report access concerns.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies and contact appropriate personnel.
• Prepare daily activity reports and communicate observations to leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Life doesn't always follow a fixed schedule. That's why we created the Security Officer - Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Deescalation in Harvey, IL, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $23.74 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It's all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or contractors at a government location while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related protocols.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual activity, hazards, or unauthorized access.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as directed, maintain visitor logs, and report access concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; contact appropriate personnel or emergency services as directed.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports and promptly communicate observations, incidents, and maintenance concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; 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).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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.