Security Officer Full Time Armed Patrol Emergency Coordination

Allied Universal•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer to serve and safeguard an educational location in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves providing customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners; conducting patrols; responding to security concerns and emergencies; and communicating and documenting relevant information. The posting describes the position as armed, though its role summary also refers to an Unarmed Patrol Officer. The scheduled shifts are Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The pay rate is $19.75 per hour. Applicants must have at least one year of security-related experience, an armed guard card or license, be at least 21 years old for armed roles, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditioned on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Industry-specific security training is required.

Requirements

At least one year of security-related experience.
An armed guard card or license.
At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Participation in industry-specific security training programs.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply before employment, subject to state and local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by following site-specific procedures and policies and carrying out emergency response activities when appropriate.
Conduct regular and random patrols of campus buildings, academic areas, residence halls, parking areas, and perimeter locations, identifying and reporting security-related concerns.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally, following established campus protocols.
Monitor access points and observe activity in assigned areas; report unusual conditions, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and daily documentation, and communicate relevant information during shift transitions.