Security Officer - Access Verification

Allied Universal • Romeoville, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Access Verification in Romeoville, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, and support security-related procedures for employees, visitors, and deliveries. In this visible role, you will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and contribute to a reliable, caring team that values agility, innovation, and integrity while helping to promote an orderly environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and control access points by verifying identification, authorizing entry and exit, maintaining visitor and/or vendor logs, and reporting irregular activity in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations with professionalism, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, loading zones, warehouse perimeters, and other assigned parts of the location to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Support receiving and shipping operations by monitoring inbound and outbound traffic, checking credentials for deliveries and pickups, and following site-specific post orders for restricted areas.

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