Armed Security Officer - Chicago

Premier Security Solutions•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Premier Security Solutions is hiring an Armed Security Officer to protect people, property, and assets by maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring for suspicious activity, enforcing site rules and safety procedures, and responding to emergencies or incidents. Duties may include patrolling assigned areas, controlling facility access, and preparing incident reports. The role requires professional interactions with students, staff, parents, visitors, clients, and emergency responders. Officers must maintain situational awareness, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and use conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques when responding to incidents. Assignments may vary by location, day, and time in support of clients’ 24/7 security operations. Work may be indoors or outdoors in any weather, and travel to other locations may be needed. The position is hourly and non-exempt, and may be full-time or part-time. Applicants with an active Illinois PERC and FOID card are preferred. Those hired with valid PERC and FOID cards receive a $500 bonus after 90 days of continued, active employment.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid CPL or active/retired police ID, with documentation.
Valid driver’s license, with documentation.
Prior law enforcement, military, corrections, armed security, or public safety experience required.
Must pass firearms tests administered by Premier Security Solutions.
Must successfully pass background screening, drug screening, and any additional client-required screening.
Must be able to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle.
Must maintain composure, situational awareness, and professional judgment during stressful or emergency situations.
Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, permits, and qualifications necessary for armed security duties.
Must comply with firearm safety requirements and defensive tactics and properly use authorized firearms and related equipment under company policy.
Must have use of their own weapon.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, or walk as needed for 100% of the shift.
Must be able to quickly ascend and descend stairs and move as needed to secure premises.
Must be able to respond to confrontational or emergency situations, including using approved defensive tactics when necessary.
Must have excellent visual and auditory acuity to observe and interpret people, objects, behavior, and speech.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to learn and use company software, reporting systems, scheduling platforms, and communication tools.
Good judgment, high integrity, initiative, and reliability.
Ability to work in a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

An active Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) and Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID). Applicants hired with valid PERC and FOID cards receive a $500 bonus after 90 days of continued, active employment.

Responsibilities

Keep assigned premises and/or people safe and secure.
Interact professionally and cooperatively with students, staff, parents, visitors, clients, and emergency responders.
Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and conduct while representing the company and assigned client.
Conduct attentive routine patrols of assigned areas.
Monitor entrances and exits and control access for authorized personnel and visitors.
Identify, report, and assist in addressing security concerns, liabilities, and safety hazards at work sites.
Respond promptly and appropriately to medical incidents, threats, disturbances, evacuations, fire alarms, and other critical incidents.
Exercise sound judgment in high-pressure or emergency situations.
Communicate effectively with the team.
Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely incident, activity, and shift reports, and provide information to authorities as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or management.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, permits, and qualifications for armed security duties.
Comply with firearm safety requirements, defensive tactics, company policies, and the Use of Force policy; use authorized firearms and related equipment appropriately.
Complete continued training or education classes provided by Premier Security Solutions that are relevant to the position.
Complete and pass annual qualifications, including firearm standards with the duty weapon.