Security Officer - Armed School

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 School in CHICAGO, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic education location as an armed patrol officer supporting campus operations. You will conduct routine patrols on foot and by bike, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to calls with clear communication and customer service. This is an armed, driving post requiring a valid driver's license. You will thrive in a culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, team-focused, and grounded in integrity.

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 in a campus setting.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, parking facilities, and campus perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including providing initial scene control and communicating updates to campus partners and/or public responders.
• Control access at designated posts by checking identification, verifying authorization, monitoring entry points, and reporting suspicious behavior in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Complete detailed reports of patrols, incidents, and security-related observations, and use radio and/or phone communications to coordinate with the site team and supervisors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1+ years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma and/or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Be able to ride a bike.
• 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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