Security Officer - St Charles, Il - All Shifts

Apex3 and Premier Security; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional security service provider in St. Charles, Illinois, is seeking a full-time security officer to engage with residents and clients while ensuring compliance with security protocols. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, a 20 Hour Basic Security Training Certification, and be able to walk considerable distances. Responsibilities include monitoring access and reporting incidents. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have 20 Hour Basic Security Training Certification.
• Must be able to walk up to 8 miles per shift.
• Must possess reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with residents and visitors in a professional manner.
• Ensuring adherence to access control procedures.
• Writing clear and thorough reports on daily activities.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Effective communication

Incident reporting

Ability to evaluate and investigate

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Apex3 Security is a regionally recognized contract security service firm that provides the highest quality customized security programs to world-class commercial, residential and
retail properties.

Apex3 Security has relationships with over 35 clients and close to 400 employees. Our specialty is the Chicago and Suburban market, which allows us to provide a close relationship versus global service providers.

Job Description

• Interacting with residents, visitors and client representatives in a friendly, but professional, manner.
• Providing outstanding customer service to all residents, visitors and client representatives while adhering to company and building policies.
• Ensuring residents and visitors follow access control procedures, according to building policy.
• Ability to write clear, concise and thorough reports, including daily activity and incident.
• Monitoring and recording deliveries according to building policy, including package inventory.
• Coordinating elevators for tenant moves and deliveries.
• Performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand/sit/walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability and willingness to receive cross training on all contracted posts which will assist department and client leadership during an emergency incident.

Qualifications

• Must have 20 Hour Basic Security Training Certification
• Must be able to walk up to 8 miles per shift
• Be willing to train in the Command Center and/or Welcome Point at a future date
• Be able to respond to an activated fire alarm within 3 minutes.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate (GED accepted) and provide us with a copy of your diploma and/or transcripts.
• Must pass a stringent pre-employment background investigation (including drug screen demonstrating a stable work history and/or education.
• Must disclose all criminal convictions and pending charges.
• Must be a cooperative team player with good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be capable of evaluating, investigating and reporting all types of security and law enforcement incidents.
• Must be able to withstand extended periods of walking and standing; restrain violent subjects; make physical arrests assist in fire fighting.
• Must maintain a working telephone number through which we can contact you.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have no more than 3 violations on your driving record within a 2 year period (if driving a company vehicle is required as part of the job duties).
• Must wear our uniform and maintain our high standards for grooming and appearance.
• Must provide a valid PERC, only if you have received one in the past.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.