Unarmed Security Officer #001AMCHV

Stark Security•Chicago Heights, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Stark Security Inc. is hiring a full-time Unarmed Security Guard in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The role provides emergency aid, security, and protection of clients’ lives and property while patrolling a fixed-post business. The position is non-exempt and pays a starting rate of $18.00 per hour. The stated schedule is Monday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The company describes the work as serving a diverse and growing community of guards and clients, with first-responder values including dedication, excellence, commitment, respect, partnership-building, creativity, resourcefulness, and compassion. The officer is expected to provide professional customer service, maintain safety, participate in ongoing training, and follow the Employee Handbook and General Orders. The role requires a high school qualification or equivalent, a PERC card or ability to obtain one within 30 days, specified vaccinations and TB testing, a valid driver’s license, and successful completion of background, drug, psychological, written, and physical screening. Physical demands include sustained seeing, hearing, feeling, standing, walking, and sitting, as well as occasional lifting or carrying over 50 pounds and other physical activities.

Requirements

High school qualification or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age and a United States citizen.
Possess a PERC card or be able to obtain a PERC license within 30 days of employment.
Must be COVID-vaccinated and flu-vaccinated and have a TB test.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the department’s insurance requirements.
No 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 affect the physical arrest of criminal suspects.
Ability to maintain composure under adverse conditions and remain calm under stress, including helping calm others during rapidly changing circumstances.
Ability to multitask when different and potentially conflicting events occur simultaneously.
Computer knowledge for scheduling, reporting, and other duties.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate under any conditions.
Ability 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.

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.
Observe structures, people, and vehicles for suspicious activity.
Make arrests as appropriate.
Provide professional and credible testimony in court.
Prepare reports and records related to arrests, incidents, and daily activity.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service and create positive customer experiences through professional, courteous behavior and creative problem-solving.
Develop safe work habits and follow required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.
Contribute to the safety of oneself, 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 assigned tasks.