Security Guard - Flex

Allied Universal • Mount Vernon, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Badge Access in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The role provides consistent hours at an assigned site through a designated weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment. Employees may claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform and can build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed pay rate is $16.00 per hour. The scheduled shift is Monday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The position supports security and access control at an automotive manufacturing or distribution location. The officer serves employees, visitors, contractors, and/or drivers; monitors entry and exit points; verifies credentials; maintains visitor and vehicle access records; patrols assigned areas; responds to incidents and alarms; and reports relevant observations and activities. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local regulations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Access control or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or drivers at an automotive manufacturing or distribution location by following site-specific procedures and access-control protocols.
• Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify credentials, maintain visitor and vehicle access records, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in accordance with established emergency response procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, parking areas, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Communicate observations, incidents, and access-control activities through accurate reports and timely notifications to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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 paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED