Security Officer Part Time Armed Patrol

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Chicago is seeking a Part Time Armed Security Officer to protect students, staff and visitors. You will perform routine armed patrols, maintain a visible presence, and respond to incidents with professional customer service.

The role requires an armed guard license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work a schedule including evenings and weekends. Equal opportunity employer, background checks, and training provided.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Armed guard card/license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• A background check will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by carrying out security-related procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, suspicious activity, and critical situations calmly and professionally; relay observations to campus contacts or emergency personnel.
• Conduct armed patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access control points and verify authorized access following site procedures while maintaining a professional presence.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain documentation related to incidents, patrols, observations, and other security activities.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Armed guard license

Driver's license (for driving positions)

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 Part Time Armed Patrol in CHICAGO, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer supporting an educational location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication to students, staff, and visitors. Bring your integrity, reliability, and teamwork to a caring, innovative culture where people come first.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeSat05:00 PM - 01:00 AMSun05:00 PM - 01:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, suspicious activity, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; communicate observations to appropriate campus contacts and/or emergency personnel.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access control points and verify authorized access in accordance with site-specific procedures while maintaining a professional presence in an educational environment.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation related to incidents, patrols, observations, and other security-related activities.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• An armed guard card or license is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.