Security Officer - Part Time Patrols

Allied Universal; Forest Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Forest Park, IL is hiring a Security Officer – Enhanced Part Time. This role offers reliable, flexible hours with a fixed anchor shift and a six-month commitment, designed to supplement income or progress toward a full-time security career with the industry leader.

You will provide visitor assistance, respond to incidents, conduct patrols, monitor access points, and document activities. The Earn More, Claim-A-Shift option and paid training support growth within Allied

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and ability to interact professionally with visitors and staff.
• Ability to respond calmly to incidents and emergencies.
• Experience with regular/probably patrol routines and site observations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, members, and guests.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular/unarmed patrols of the facility and surrounding areas.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, report security concerns.
• Document patrols and incidents according to site procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Patrol

Education

High school diploma

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol Assessment in Forest Park, IL, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $17.41 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 03:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Fri: 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM
• Sat: 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, members, and/or guests by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the facility, surrounding grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, following established entry procedures and reporting suspicious behavior or policy violations.
• Document patrols, incidents, and security-related observations accurately in accordance with site procedures and Allied Universal requirements.

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 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.

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.