Security Officer - Proactive Unarmed Patrol

Allied Universal•Forest Park, IL

1d•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 Proactive Unarmed Patrol in Forest Park, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer at a cultural institution, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help deter security-related incidents. This role combines strong customer service, communication, and teamwork while supporting a welcoming environment for guests, staff, and visitors. Bring integrity, reliability, and an agile approach to a position where your presence truly makes a difference.

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 visitors, staff, and guests by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at the location.
Respond to incidents, disruptions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while communicating with site contacts and/or public emergency personnel as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, gathering areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
Monitor access points during services, programs, and community events, assisting with visitor direction, traffic flow, and reporting of security-related concerns.
Document incidents, observations, and daily activities in required reports, and report maintenance issues, hazards, and/or policy concerns to site leadership.

Benefits

Access to a retirement savings plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
Paid training
Access to career growth opportunities.
Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.