Security Professional - Unarmed - FT
Company
Allied Universal
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
Allied Universal
Job Description
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 Professional - Unarmed - FT 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 an education-focused cultural location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents while supporting staff, students, and visitors. You will respond to concerns, document observations, and deliver helpful customer service and clear communication. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day
Time
Mon
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thur
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Sun
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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 visitors, students, faculty, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within an education and cultural venue.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation, reporting concerns, and coordinating with onsite personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of galleries, classrooms, offices, loading areas, and perimeter spaces to help to deter unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and interior spaces for suspicious activity, follow visitor rules and exhibit-area guidelines, and assist with maintaining orderly public areas during peak attendance and special events.
• Complete required reports such as incident logs, patrol documentation, and shift handoffs, communicating timely updates to Allied Universal supervision and site leadership.
Minimum Requirements:
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is 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.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
As a Security Professional - Unarmed - FT 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 an education-focused cultural location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents while supporting staff, students, and visitors. You will respond to concerns, document observations, and deliver helpful customer service and clear communication. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day
Time
Mon
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thur
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Sun
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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 visitors, students, faculty, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within an education and cultural venue.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation, reporting concerns, and coordinating with onsite personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of galleries, classrooms, offices, loading areas, and perimeter spaces to help to deter unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and interior spaces for suspicious activity, follow visitor rules and exhibit-area guidelines, and assist with maintaining orderly public areas during peak attendance and special events.
• Complete required reports such as incident logs, patrol documentation, and shift handoffs, communicating timely updates to Allied Universal supervision and site leadership.
Minimum Requirements:
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is 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.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
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