Security Officer - University Patrol
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 - 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.
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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
