Security Officer - Full Time

Allied Universal; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits package

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer - Full Time in Elgin, IL to protect clients across financial institutions and other sites. You will patrol interior and exterior areas, deter incidents, and provide friendly, professional service to employees and visitors.

You will document incidents, monitor access, and respond to alarms, coordinating with site contacts. This on-site role offers daytime/evening shifts and a competitive pay rate with benefits.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screening may be required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a financial institution.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior/exterior areas and parking.
• Monitor access by verifying credentials and documenting arrivals and deliveries.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and emergencies in a professional, calm manner.
• Prepare accurate activity and incident reports for leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Patrol awareness

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

As a Security Officer - Full Time in Elgin, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will deliver exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond professionally to site needs. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$25.25 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 12:15 AMSun04:30 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to the location by verifying credentials, following visitor management procedures, and documenting arrivals, departures, and deliveries in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Prepare accurate activity, incident, and shift reports, and communicate relevant observations to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services 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. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.