Security Officer - Overnights

Allied Universal; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks an Unarmed Patrol Officer in Ottawa, IL. You will conduct routine patrols, deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service while driving a patrol vehicle at a chemical/petrochemical location.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and a strong people-first approach in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time position with a night-shift schedule and regular hours across Mon–Sun,

Qualifications

• Requires good customer service skills and professional communication.
• Ability to follow site-specific procedures and safety protocols.
• Demonstrates reliability, integrity, and a people-first approach.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and communicate with site contacts.
• Conduct regular patrols of buildings, parking areas, and access points.
• Monitor restricted areas, verify credentials, and report suspicious activity.
• Document patrols and incidents per site reporting requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Driving Role in Ottawa, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, conducting routine patrols, maintaining a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and delivering exceptional customer service and communication. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license. Bring integrity, reliability, and a people-first approach while supporting a collaborative team in a dynamic environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Fri: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities in an industrial chemical and petrochemical location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations and notifications to appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, production-adjacent areas, parking areas, access points, and the perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related concerns in accordance with site-specific reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.

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.