Security Officer - Armed Roving Patrol

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer - Armed Roving Patrol in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at an education location, you will monitor and patrol campus areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for service, support staff and students with clear communication, and document observations. This post requires an armed guard card or license. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an education location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of campus buildings, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity, and check doors, gates, and other access points for irregularities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, requesting assistance from public responders when needed, and following post orders for armed response.
• Monitor and support access control activities such as verifying identification, managing visitor entry procedures, and assisting with security-related escorts for individuals and/or assets as directed.
• Document patrols, incidents, and observations in written reports and electronic systems, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years' armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have 1+ years of security experience.
• Have an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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