Security Officer - Trucking Logistics Operations

Allied Universal; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for trucking logistics operations in Elwood, IL. You will protect client sites across industries, deliver customer service, and enforce safety policies while remaining alert during patrols and incidents.

The role requires compliance with background checks and drug screening where allowed, plus licensing as required by local laws. Excellent teamwork in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Background check required per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing as applicable by state or local regulations; valid driver’s license for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by enforcing safety and security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the premises and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Incident response

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or 5 years experience

Job description

Security Officer - Trucking Logistics Operations

Job Locations

US-IL-Elwood

Job Details

• Category (Portal Searching): Security Officer Level
• Workdays Available: Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Shifts Available: Afternoon, Morning, Overnight
• Business Unit: AUS

Overview

Company 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

Pay Rate: $19.25 / Hour

Trucking Logistics

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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 t to employment. *A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1678190