Security Officer Full Time Afternoons

Allied Universal•Rockford, IL

About The Position

As a full-time afternoon Security Officer in Rockford, Illinois, you will serve and safeguard clients at a technology, media, and telecommunications location. You will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and assist employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and delivery personnel with professionalism. Through a visible presence, clear communication, and attentive service, you will help deter incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The pay rate is $21.88 per hour. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. State or local licensing may be required before employment, and a valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any state or local licensing requirements that may apply before employment.
Have a valid driver’s license if working in a driving position.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security procedures, access policies, and emergency response activities.
Monitor and control access to facilities, restricted areas, and sensitive operational spaces by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor records, and following entry and exit protocols.
Respond calmly and professionally to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, parking areas, loading locations, and perimeter points.
Accurately document incidents, access-control activities, and unusual observations, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal management.