Overnight Security Officer - Urbana, IL

Sizemore, Inc.•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the overall security of an assigned facility by enforcing access control and observing, correcting, and reporting violations of applicable rules and regulations. The role supports Sizemore’s core values of Flexibility, Improvement, Reliability, Safety, and Teamwork in daily work. The position pays $17.00 per hour and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work takes place in a climate-controlled building and/or outdoors in various weather conditions. The role requires extensive walking, standing, and sitting, and may involve encountering threatening situations, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids. The officer must be able to lift 50 pounds. The uniform and grooming policy requires tattoos to be concealed, prohibits tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands, requires facial piercings to be removed while on duty, and requires clean-shaven facial hair except for a mustache, with clean, neatly trimmed hair in a natural color. Continued employment depends on passing a criminal background check, a clean motor vehicle record check if driving, employment verification, and pre-employment and random employment drug screens.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or have received a GED.
Demonstrate commitment to service and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor.
Show patience, tact, enthusiasm, and diplomacy when dealing with people.
Use initiative and sound judgment when evaluating and reacting to situations.
Be able to multitask and work under pressure in potentially stressful, time-sensitive situations.
Have good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize.
Be able to work with minimum supervision, read and comprehend detailed instructions, and process information accurately and clearly.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Pass a criminal background check, employment verification, and pre-employment and random employment drug screens; pass a clean MVR check if driving.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in security, the military, or law enforcement.
Proficiency with MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.
Document security activity in a Daily Activity Report (DAR) and complete incident reports as required.
Control vehicle and personnel access according to established procedures.
Respond to emergency situations according to established procedures.
Operate specialized equipment as needed, including closed-circuit television systems, vehicle scales, and computer systems.
Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policies and procedures.
Identify projects to increase effectiveness and efficiency and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Enforce Sizemore’s and the client’s policies and procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned.