Security Officer - Food Facility

Allied Universal; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access

Career growth

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Unarmed Patrol in Ottawa, IL. This part-time role lets you build a schedule that fits your life while protecting clients across food and beverage locations and more.

As a Patrol Unarmed Officer, you will monitor areas, deter incidents, provide friendly customer service, verify access, and report concerns to site leadership. Allied Universal values agility, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles.
• Background checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws.
• A drug screen may be required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out site-specific security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly following site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, access points, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access by verifying credentials, observing visitors, and reporting unusual conditions.
• Document incidents and patrol activity accurately and communicate findings to site contacts and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patrol procedures

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Unarmed Patrol in Ottawa, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a food and beverage location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type

Part Time

Pay Rate

$18.25 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Sat: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and/or emergency response activities within a food production location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, access points, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to the location by verifying credentials, observing visitor and contractor activity, and reporting unusual conditions.
• Document incidents, observations, and patrol activity accurately and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.