Security Officer | Flexible Schedule & Customer-Focused

Harvard Maintenance, Inc.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer for diverse client sites in the Rosemont area. You will provide professional security and life safety services, greet and assist visitors, monitor access points, and conduct routine patrols to deter incidents.

Candidates must hold state security licenses (20 Hour Training, PERC Card) and have reliable transport. Flex scheduling and multiple shifts are available across locations, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses - 20 Hour Security Training Certificate and PERC Card.
• Must be able to work in Rosemont / Oak Brook / Downers Grove
• Must have open scheduling availability to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Know the facility / building policies and procedures; enforce them within the limits of the position
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Observe departing personnel to protect against the theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate customer requirements
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Documentation

Customer service experience

Education

Security officer licenses (20 Hour Training, PERC Card)

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer for diverse client sites in the Rosemont area. You will provide professional security and life safety services, greet and assist visitors, monitor access points, and conduct routine patrols to deter incidents.

Candidates must hold state security licenses (20 Hour Training, PERC Card) and have reliable transport. Flex scheduling and multiple shifts are available across locations, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.