Security Officer - Full Time

Allied Universal; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Holiday pay

Vacation after year

Job summary

Allied Universal in DeKalb, IL is hiring a Security Guard to protect clients across sectors including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. You will perform safety procedures, monitor premises, and respond calmly to incidents.

Candidates must be 18+, have a high school diploma or 5 years of verifiable experience, pass background checks and drug screening, and hold a valid driver’s license for driving roles. The pay is $20 per hour with access to Allied Universal benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide customer service and enforce safety procedures.
• Capable of conducting regular patrols and monitoring premises.
• Able to respond effectively to incidents and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol & security procedures

Incident response

Emergency handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

Job description

Overview

Company 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

Pay Rate

$20.00 / Hour

Valid Driver's License Required

Construction Site Patrol Duties

As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site‑specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• 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

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