Security Officer - Overnight

Allied Universal•Seward Township, IL

1d•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 Digital Systems Operations in Minooka, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as a professional supporting a manufacturing and industrial location. You will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. This role offers the opportunity to support a secure environment while working with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

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.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Alarm panel experience is preferred.
Access control/badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities within a manufacturing and industrial location.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, access concerns, and workplace disruptions.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout production areas, loading docks, parking areas, office spaces, and the facility perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or hazards.
Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and maintain accurate logs and reports.
Support site operations by reporting maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, or conditions that may affect facility operations to appropriate personnel.