Security Officer - Full Time

Allied Universal•Sterling, IL

14d•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 - Full Time in Sterling, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this people-first role, you will support patients, visitors, and staff while working with a team that values being agile, reliable, and innovative, and always acting with integrity.

Requirements

Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
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.
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

CPR and/or First Aid is preferred.
Handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, patients, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner, including assisting with access control concerns and visitor-related issues.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, common areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unusual activity and/or conditions that may require attention.
Monitor entrances, exits, and other assigned areas to help support authorized access, observe activity, and report security-related concerns according to site procedures.
Document incidents, observations, and/or routine activities in written reports and communicate relevant information to supervisors, staff, and/or first responders as needed.