Security Officer - Trucking Logistics Operations

Alliedbarton Security Services; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer to protect clients across commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government sectors in Illinois. You will deliver customer service, perform site patrols, and respond calmly to incidents, ensuring safety and compliance with client policies.

The role involves background checks and standard employment screenings as required by law. We offer competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required or preferred.
• Ability to respond to incidents calmly and effectively.
• Attention to detail and reliability in patrols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce site policies, and respond to incidents.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the premises and perimeter.
• Assist in emergency response and follow client-specific procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Universalwill 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

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