Security Officer — Growth, Benefits & Smart Tools

Alliedbarton Security Services; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Yorkville, IL is seeking a Security Officer to protect clients in a commercial real estate setting. You will monitor entrances, patrol premises, and provide courteous service to tenants, visitors, and vendors while upholding site policies.

This full-time role requires a 18+ (or 21+ for armed) policy, a high school diploma, and a background check. You’ll complete incident reports and stay calm under pressure, delivering reliable support and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may be required depending on state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and/or clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
• Monitor access points, lobby activity, deliveries, and visitor traffic in accordance with site-specific requirements, reporting unusual activity or access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of common areas, exterior grounds, parking facilities, building entrances, and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Complete accurate reports, activity logs, and incident documentation, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Security patrols

Incident reporting

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Yorkville, IL is seeking a Security Officer to protect clients in a commercial real estate setting. You will monitor entrances, patrol premises, and provide courteous service to tenants, visitors, and vendors while upholding site policies.

This full-time role requires a 18+ (or 21+ for armed) policy, a high school diploma, and a background check. You’ll complete incident reports and stay calm under pressure, delivering reliable support and a strong safety culture.