Security Officer - Overnights

Allied Universal; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Driving Role in Ottawa, IL. You will serve and safeguard clients, perform routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to deter incidents while delivering excellent customer service.

This full-time position requires a valid driver’s license and offers varied shifts, with a pay rate of $15.50 per hour. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic, industrial setting and support operations across multiple sites with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles (21+ for armed roles).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation will be conducted in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and notify site contacts and emergency personnel.
• Conduct regular patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter; adapt to location conditions.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and verify credentials as directed by site procedures.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security concerns per reporting requirements.

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 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:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 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.

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.