Security Officer - Driver Perimeter 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 - Driver Perimeter Patrol in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a higher-education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, perform routine rounds, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with clear communication and customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / 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 following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an education location.
• Respond to alarms, calls for service, and critical incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner, and coordinate with campus partners and/or public responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of academic buildings, residence hall exteriors, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter routes; working environments and conditions may vary by assignment.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by observing visitor flow, verifying identification when required, and directing guests to appropriate destinations.
• Complete detailed incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift handoffs; document suspicious activity, policy violations, and maintenance concerns, and escalate issues through the chain of command.

Minimum Requirements:

• Client requires proof of HS Diploma/GED.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer Service Experience - preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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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