Security Officer - Access Specialist

Allied Universal • Franklin Park, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Specialist in Franklin Park, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As an Access Control Officer in a commercial real estate location, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and support a professional atmosphere through strong communication and customer service. You will help to deter security-related incidents while staying visible and responsive. At Allied Universal, our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and staff by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities appropriate to a commercial real estate location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive access control practices.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, badge distribution records, and other access-related documentation in accordance with property guidelines and Allied Universal standards.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant details to property management and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of lobbies, common areas, loading areas, and perimeter access points to identify unusual activity and report security-related concerns.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees