Security Officer - Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Pekin, IL

4h • $21

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Armed Patrol in Pekin, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conducting routine rounds and remaining highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to concerns, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering strong customer service. This role requires an Armed Guard Card and/or License and reflects Allied Universal values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity with a people-first culture. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Mon 03:00 PM - 01:00 AM Sat 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sun 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM Why Join Us: Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more. Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities. Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance. Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program. What You'll Do: Carry a firearm in accordance with licensing requirements and post orders, maintaining proper weapon handling, storage, and documentation while on duty. Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with management and local law enforcement as directed by post orders. Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of interior spaces, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify hazards or unusual conditions. Monitor cameras, entrances, and controlled areas for suspicious behavior, complete thorough incident reports, and communicate timely updates to supervisors and client representatives. Minimum Requirements: Have 1+ years' armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience. Possess an armed guard card and/or license. Be at least 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. Participate in industry-specific security training programs. 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. Closing Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com . If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices . Requisition ID 2026-1537446

Requirements

• Have 1+ years' armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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 at a financial services location by following site-specific procedures, access control requirements, and security-related policies, and/or supporting emergency response activities when needed.
• Carry a firearm in accordance with licensing requirements and post orders, maintaining proper weapon handling, storage, and documentation while on duty.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with management and local law enforcement as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of interior spaces, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify hazards or unusual conditions.
• Monitor cameras, entrances, and controlled areas for suspicious behavior, complete thorough incident reports, and communicate timely updates to supervisors and client representatives.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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