Security Officer - University Site - Part Time

Allied Universal • Chicago, IL

16d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - University Site - Part Time in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a higher-education location, you will conduct routine patrols on foot and by vehicle, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and assist students, faculty, and visitors with courteous communication. You will document observations, respond to calls for service, and support campus operations with professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in a caring, agile team that acts with integrity and delivers through teamwork.

Requirements

• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of campus buildings, residence areas, parking locations, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and common areas, verify identification and/or credentials as required, and assist with visitor check-in and directions.
• Respond to alarms, calls for service, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with campus partners and/or public responders as directed.
• Document patrol activity and incidents in written reports, complete shift logs, and communicate observations and/or concerns to the site supervisor.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED