Security Guard - Open Availability

Allied Universal • Buffalo Grove, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard - Open Availability in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, for an assigned financial institution site. The position is designed to provide consistent hours through designated weekly anchor shifts, with the option to pick up additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. The anchor-shift assignment requires a six-month commitment. Hours may vary from part-time to as many as 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The pay rate is $19.50 per hour.

The Security Guard provides customer service and carries out site-specific security procedures, including monitoring access, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and documenting activity. Candidates must meet applicable age, education, licensing, background-screening, and drug-screening requirements.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; the posting also states that a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
• Commit to the designated anchor-shift assignment for six months.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a financial institution by following site-specific security procedures and policies and, when appropriate, participating in emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor credentials, and maintain visitor and contractor logs according to site procedures.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and document activity as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports on incidents, observations, and daily activities while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial institution information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• Disability insurance
• 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 locations through the perks program
• Paid training programs

What This Job Offers

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