Security Officer - Logistics Operations

Allied Universal; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career growth

Retirement plan & health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Full Time Incident Response in Joliet, IL to protect clients across logistics and distribution sites. You will monitor areas, patrol facilities, and maintain a ready, professional presence with strong customer service.

The role emphasizes incident response, access control, and clear communication, with shifts that include day and night coverage to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check per federal, state and local laws.
• Background eligibility considerations per laws.
• Drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing rules by state/local law; may be required.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients at a logistics and distribution location following site procedures and emergency protocols.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, and vehicle traffic to ensure controlled entry.
• Respond to incidents calmly and escalate concerns to site contacts or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of warehouse, loading dock, parking, and perimeter areas.
• Document observations and incidents in required reports and communicate during shift handoffs.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Incident response

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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 Incident Response in Joliet, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Security Officer supporting a logistics and distribution location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will interact professionally with employees, visitors, and drivers while providing exceptional customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$20.16 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon11:59 PM - 08:00 AMTue11:59 PM - 08:00 AMWed11:59 PM - 08:00 AMSun11:59 PM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, and vehicle traffic in accordance with site procedures to help support controlled entry to the location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout warehouse, loading dock, parking, and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Document observations, incidents, and irregular conditions in required reports and communicate relevant information during shift handoffs.

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.