Security Officer Patrol

Allied Universal; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Patrol in Freeport, IL to safeguard government locations and provide excellent customer service. You will conduct routine unarmed patrols, maintain a visible presence, and report security concerns in accordance with site procedures.

The role emphasizes responding to incidents calmly, following established procedures, and ensuring access control compliance while contributing to a welcoming, secure environment for employees and the public.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public at a government location.
• Conduct routine (unarmed) patrols and monitor assigned areas.
• Follow site-specific policies and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and random unarmed patrols to deter incidents.
• Monitor and control access points and verify authorized entry.
• Document observations and report security-related concerns promptly.
• Respond to incidents in a calm, professional manner per site procedures.
• Provide professional customer service to visitors and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Patrolling

Access control

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 Patrol in Freeport, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and report security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and staff, and contribute to a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.38 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Tue: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Wed: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Thur: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with government facility requirements and site-specific procedures.
• Document observations, incidents, and patrol activity accurately, and promptly report security-related concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• 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.