Security Officer - Unarmed - Campus Site

Allied Universal • Chicago, IL

35d • $19 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Unarmed - Campus Site in Chicago, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a higher education location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols as a driving post, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with clear communication and customer service. You will document activity, respond to concerns, and support a welcoming campus atmosphere while living our agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, integrity-driven approach through teamwork.

Requirements

• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within an education location.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, common spaces, and exterior perimeters to help to discourage unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and interior areas, observe for unusual conditions, and report maintenance hazards, suspicious activity, and/or policy concerns to the appropriate campus contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing direction to occupants and coordinating with site leadership and/or public partners as needed.
• Complete shift reports and incident documentation, communicate post updates during shift turnover, and assist with security-related administrative tasks such as keys, badges, and visitor logs as assigned.

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