Security Officer - University Patrol
About The Position
As a Security Officer - University Parking Patrol in Evanston, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer at a leading educational location, you will walk and observe assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with directions and concerns, document activity, and communicate clearly with your team. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, support a caring people-first culture, and act with integrity through teamwork.
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 students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of campus buildings, common areas, and perimeter routes to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with access concerns, disturbances, medical calls, and/or fire or alarm activations as directed by post orders.
- Monitor access points and campus activity, verify credentials when required, and report suspicious behavior and/or maintenance hazards to the appropriate contacts.
- Complete timely incident reports, patrol logs, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and/or public service partners.
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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
