Unarmed Security Officer #001AMSH

Stark Security•South Holland, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Stark Security Inc. is hiring a full-time Unarmed Security Guard in South Holland, Illinois. The role provides emergency aid, security, and protection of clients’ lives and property while patrolling a fixed-post business. The starting pay is $18.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The position is classified as non-exempt under FLSA. Paid uniforms, holiday pay, and a retirement program are offered. The guard serves as a first responder, helping prevent and respond to crime and danger while providing professional customer service. The role requires sound judgment, composure under stress, participation in ongoing training, and adherence to safety procedures, the Employee Handbook, and General Orders. Stark Security Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school qualification or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age and a United States citizen.
Must have a PERC card or be able to obtain a PERC license within 30 days of employment.
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza and have a TB test.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the department’s insurance requirements.
No felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a security guard.
Ability to apply criminal justice and crime prevention techniques and interpret laws and orders.
Ability to perform departmentally authorized use-of-force techniques to physically arrest criminal suspects.
Ability to maintain composure under adverse conditions and remain calm, including helping calm others during rapidly changing circumstances.
Ability to multitask when different and sometimes conflicting events occur simultaneously.
Computer knowledge for scheduling, reporting, and other duties.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with others under any conditions.
Must be able to work in a 24-hour environment with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening including marijuana, psychological evaluation, written test, and physical test.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including constant seeing, hearing, feeling, standing, walking, and sitting; occasional carrying of objects over 50 pounds, reaching, stooping, climbing, balancing, bending, twisting, handling paperwork, running, jumping, crawling, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned property to prevent crime and enforce laws and business policies.
Prevent, observe, report, and respond to conditions involving crime or danger; check buildings for security.
Observe structures, people, and vehicles for suspicious activity.
Make arrests as appropriate and provide credible testimony in court.
Prepare reports and records related to arrests, incidents, and daily activity.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service and resolve customer issues professionally and creatively.
Follow safety policies, procedures, and techniques, and contribute to the safety of coworkers and the public.
Participate in ongoing training and follow the Employee Handbook and General Orders.
Complete an acceptable quantity and quality of work within established timelines.
Support and respect diversity in the workplace.
Perform other assigned tasks.