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. The role maintains a visible security presence, monitors for suspicious activity, enforces site rules and safety procedures, and responds to emergencies and incidents. Duties include patrolling assigned areas, controlling facility access, identifying safety concerns, and preparing accurate reports. This hourly, non-exempt position may be full-time or part-time. Work schedules vary by day and time to support clients’ 24/7 security operations. Assignments may involve travel to other locations and work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather. Applicants must have prior law enforcement, military, corrections, armed security, or public safety experience, and must maintain the licenses, qualifications, and firearm proficiency required for armed security duties.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
Have a valid CPL or Active/Retired Police ID and provide documentation.
Have a valid driver’s license and provide documentation.
Have prior law enforcement, military, corrections, armed security, or public safety experience.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have excellent people skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Be able to learn and use company software, reporting systems, scheduling platforms, and communication tools.
Demonstrate judgment, a high level of integrity, initiative, and reliability.
Be able to work in a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork.
Be able to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle.
Maintain composure, situational awareness, and professional judgment during stressful or emergency situations.
Pass firearms tests administered by Premier Security Solutions.
Maintain all licenses, certifications, permits, and qualifications required to perform armed security duties.
Comply with firearm safety requirements, defensive tactics, and company use-of-force policy; use authorized firearms and related equipment properly and apply conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
Successfully pass background screening, drug screening, and any additional client-required screening.
Have use of your own weapon.
Be able to sit, stand, bend, or walk as needed for 100% of the shift; quickly ascend and descend stairs; and move as needed to secure premises.
Be able to respond appropriately to confrontational or emergency situations, including using approved defensive tactics when necessary.
Have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to see, hear, and interpret people, things, behavior, and speech.
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Already have an active Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) and a 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

Help keep assigned premises and 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 detailed information to authorities as needed.
Complete continued training and 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.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or management.