Security Officer - Critical Facility

Allied Universal • Chicago, IL

228d • $18

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of security experience.
• Access control and customer service skills strongly preferred.
• Must be adaptable and reliable.
• Excellent communication and observation skills.
• Open availability, including overnights and weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; at least 21 years of age.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Be able to obtain a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying, maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the License at all times while on duty.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
• Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully interact at all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner, including with clients.
• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative wireless technology at client specific sites.
• Highly organized and ability to follow procedures concisely and consistently; high level of compliance and unwavering integrity to oversee and ensure policies are enforced in a self-directed environment.
• Must be able to frequently prepare reports and read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Must possess one or more of the following: 3 years civilian law enforcement, 3 years private or corporate security experience, 3 years military experience with a positive discharge, Criminal Justice Degree or law enforcement related degree, Associates or higher, Graduate of a law enforcement training academy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Report safety concern, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors and premises.
• Monitors closed circuit television systems and alarms; Reports safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders.
• Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Answer questions and assist guests and employees; Answer phones or greet guests/ employees in a professional, welcoming manner.
• Patrols the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Could be required to work for multiple clients at multiple locations; covering special projects, call offs, vacations and open shifts.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Company discounts
• Perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED