Security Officer - GSOC

Alliedbarton Security Services; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k / Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in the Lake Forest area to provide client support through safety and security procedures and site policy adherence. The role involves responding calmly to incidents and patrolling client sites with attention to detail.

The position requires strong communication, computer proficiency, and a team-focused attitude, with benefits and weekly pay as part of a comprehensive security career with a global leader.

Qualifications

• Be 18+ years for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; site conditions vary by client.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Payrate: $23.50 / hour paid WEEKLY with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance

Candidates MUST have computer proficiency

Candidates MUST have excellent communication skills, a quick problem solver, team player

Great opportunity to join the world's largest private security company, Allied Universal! 800,000 employees and growing!

As a Security Officer, 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 Universalwill 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

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