Unarmed Security Officer - #001ST

Stark Security•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an unarmed security guard at a fixed-post business in Chicago, Illinois, providing emergency aid, security, and protection of clients’ lives and property. The role emphasizes dedication, excellence, commitment, respect, partnership-building, creativity, resourcefulness, and compassion while serving a diverse community of guards and clients. This is a part-time, non-exempt position scheduled Thursday through Monday at a location on N Halsted St. The starting pay is $18 per hour. The posting also advertises paid uniforms, holiday pay, and a retirement program. Applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug screening (including marijuana), psychological evaluation, and written and physical tests. Stark Security Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old; the posting also states in its introductory description that the guard must be 21 years or older.
High school qualification or equivalent.
Must be a United States citizen.
Able to obtain a PERC license within 30 days of employment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the department’s insurance requirements.
Must not have a felony or misdemeanor conviction that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a security guard.
Ability to apply criminal justice and crime-prevention techniques.
Ability to read and interpret laws and orders.
Ability to perform departmentally authorized use-of-force techniques to make physical arrests of criminal suspects.
Strong ability to maintain composure in adverse conditions and remain calm under stress, 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 and ability to collaborate under any type of condition.
Ability to work in a 24-hour environment with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Pass a criminal background check, drug screening (including marijuana), psychological evaluation, written test, and physical test.
Meet the physical requirements of constant seeing, hearing, feeling, standing, and walking, and 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 act on conditions involving crime or danger.
Check buildings for security and observe structures, people, and vehicles for suspicious activity.
Make arrests as appropriate and provide professional, credible testimony in court.
Prepare reports and records concerning arrests, incidents, and daily activity.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service and create positive customer experiences through professional, courteous behavior and creative problem resolution.
Develop safe work habits and follow required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.
Contribute to the safety of self, coworkers, and the public.
Participate in ongoing training.
Follow standards in the Employee Handbook and General Orders.
Complete an acceptable quantity and quality of work within established timelines.
Support and respect workplace diversity.
Perform other tasks as assigned.