NOW HIRING Specialty Flex Security Officer (Chicago Regional Office)

St. Moritz Security Services • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

St. Moritz Security Services, Inc. is hiring a Specialty Flex Security Officer to work at multiple sites in Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding areas. The role requires frequent travel between sites and the ability to adapt quickly to different settings, including corporate offices, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, and industrial plants. Officers learn and follow each site's specific security protocols. Open availability is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Travel is for day trips only. The listed pay rate is $23.00 per hour.

The position may involve verifying identification and controlling access, conducting foot or vehicle patrols, responding to emergencies, and preparing daily logs and incident reports. It requires professional communication, sound judgment in unfamiliar environments, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure without direct supervision. A valid driver's license and clean driving record, a reliable vehicle, previous security experience, an active Illinois PERC card, and an Illinois 20-hour Basic Security Training certificate are required. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable vehicle for frequent travel between sites.
• Previous security experience, preferably in flex, mobile patrol, or multi-site roles.
• Active Illinois PERC guard card.
• Illinois 20-hour Basic Security Training certificate.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalent.
• Open availability, including willingness to work on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays with minimal advance notice.
• Strong professional communication skills when interacting with clients, employees, and local law enforcement.
• Ability to navigate unfamiliar environments and make critical decisions under pressure without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized certifications such as CPR/First Aid, crisis de-escalation, firearms handling if armed, or industry-specific certifications such as healthcare or maritime security.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to different types of sites and learn each site's security protocols.
• Verify employee and visitor identification, manage gate entries, issue badges, and prevent unauthorized access.
• Conduct foot or vehicle patrols of interior and exterior premises to deter criminal activity and identify safety hazards.
• Respond as a first responder to incidents such as fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and active security threats.
• Prepare detailed and accurate daily logs and incident reports for clients and security management.
• Travel frequently between sites in Chicago and surrounding areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED