Security Guard - Open Availability

Allied Universal • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring Security Guards for Caterpillar. The role involves serving and safeguarding clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, following site-specific policies, and responding to emergencies when appropriate. Guards respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and use problem-solving skills. Duties include conducting regular and random patrols around the business and its perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

The posting advertises an hourly pay rate of $18.50 and lists preferred certifications of EMT and Basic Operation Firefighter (BOFF). A job fair with open interviews is scheduled for November 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 7700 N. Harker Dr, Suite C, Peoria, IL 61614.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• EMT certification.
• Basic Operation Firefighter (BOFF) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures and site-specific policies, and conduct emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond calmly and use problem-solving skills in incidents and critical situations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven paid holidays annually 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.

What This Job Offers

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