Armed Security Officer - #001WBP

Stark Security•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Stark Security Inc. is hiring a part-time Armed Security Officer for a fixed-post business in Chicago’s South Loop. The officer provides emergency aid, security, and protection of clients’ lives and property. The role involves responding to crime and dangerous conditions, maintaining a safe environment, and serving a diverse community of clients and officers with professionalism, respect, and compassion. The position is non-exempt and scheduled Sunday and Monday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Starting pay is $19–$20 per hour. Paid uniforms, holiday pay, and a retirement program are offered.

Requirements

High school qualification or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age and a United States citizen.
A working cell phone capable of downloading and using the employer’s timekeeping application.
Able to obtain a PERC license within 30 days of employment.
Valid FOID and a 230 certificate, or ability to obtain the certificate within 30 days of employment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the department’s insurance requirements.
No felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a security officer.
Ability to apply criminal justice and crime prevention techniques and interpret laws and orders.
Ability to perform departmentally authorized use-of-force techniques to make physical arrests of criminal suspects.
Strong composure in adverse conditions; ability to work under stress, remain calm, and calm others during rapidly changing circumstances.
Ability to multitask when different, sometimes conflicting, events occur simultaneously.
Knowledge of computers for scheduling, reporting, and other duties.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate under varied conditions.
Advanced ability to operate firearms and equipment safely, skillfully, and in compliance with laws and regulations.
Ability to work in a 24-hour environment with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screening including marijuana, psychological evaluation, written test, and physical test.
Constant seeing, hearing, feeling, standing, and walking; occasional carrying of objects over 50 pounds, reaching, stooping, climbing, balancing, bending, twisting, handling paperwork, running, jumping, crawling, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Military or law enforcement background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned property to prevent crime and enforce laws and business policies.
Prevent, observe, report, and act on conditions involving crime or danger.
Check buildings for security and observe structures, people, and vehicles for suspicious activity.
Make arrests as appropriate and provide professional, credible testimony in court.
Prepare reports and records related to arrests, incidents, and daily activity.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service, behaving professionally and courteously and resolving problems creatively.
Develop safe work habits; follow required safety policies, procedures, and techniques; and contribute to the safety of self, coworkers, and the public.
Participate in ongoing training and follow the standards in the Employee Handbook and General Orders.
Complete an acceptable quantity and quality of work within established timelines.
Support and respect diversity in the workplace.
Perform other tasks as assigned.