Security Officer - Government Facility

Allied Universal; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, invites you to join the Armed Patrol team as a Part Time Security Officer in Bloomington, IL. You will provide professional security, monitor access, and respond to incidents at a government location while maintaining a visible presence.

The role offers an hourly pay of $23.38 with a flexible night schedule and opportunities to advance through our shift-claim platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year security-related experience.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and personnel at a government location.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of assigned buildings and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and verify credentials as required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
• Prepare clear reports and logs documenting patrols and actions taken.

Skills

Security experience

Armed guard card

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/tablet

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 Part Time Armed Patrol in Bloomington, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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 an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns. You will use strong communication and customer service skills while supporting a professional environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.38 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur12:30 AM - 08:30 AMFri12:30 AM - 08:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and personnel at a government location while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual conditions, unauthorized activity, and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and maintain awareness of visitor and employee activity in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation protocols.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and activity logs documenting patrols, incidents, observations, and actions taken.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• An armed guard card or license is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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.