Security Officer - Flex Night Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Life insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer - Flex Night Patrol in Sterling, IL. This role offers varied shifts, opportunities to work across multiple sites, and a path to career advancement within the leading security services company.

Responsibilities include conducting patrols, reporting incidents, assisting clients and visitors, and complying with site post orders. A flexible schedule, night shifts, and weekend availability are required; background checks and drug screening apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• 18+ years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed (if applicable).
• Valid driver's license for driving positions may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Monitor for unusual conditions and security hazards.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; contact authorities as needed.
• Manage access control and ensure only authorized entry.
• Prepare reports on incidents and maintain logs.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors professionally.

Skills

Patrols

Incident reporting

Access control

Emergency response

Customer service

Situational awareness

Communication

Flexibility

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

The Security Professional Branch Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, finance, retail, and more. Join our world-class team and take the next step in your career with a role that offers hands‑on experience, diverse work environments, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation with a leader in the security industry.

In this role, you can expect to work 30–40 hours per week, offering steady income and opportunities for growth. Your schedule will vary week to week, based on a combination of manager‑assigned shifts and those you pick up through our Earn More, Claim‑A‑Shift self‑scheduling program. Shifts, days, locations, and assignments will change regularly, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals who are adaptable, dependable, and ready to take on new challenges. Please note that you will be assigned to work irregular shifts with little to no advance notice to support client needs.

As a Security Officer - Flex Night Patrolin Sterling, IL, you’ll expand your skillset, gain exposure to a variety of sites, and position yourself for advancement within the company. This is more than just a job—it’s a pathway to a long‑term career.

Pay Rate: $18.63 / Hour

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Basic Qualifications:

• Be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be available for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Be willing to travel varying distances.
• 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.

Other Related Attributes That Would Enhance Hiring Consideration:

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance

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.

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