Security Guard - Unarmed - Campus - Full Time

Allied Universal • Chicago, IL

21h • $20

About The Position

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. Job Description As a Security Guard - Unarmed - Campus - Full Time in Chicago, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed, driving Patrol Officer at a higher education location, you will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, respond to calls for service, and assist students, staff, and visitors with a calm, customer-first approach. You will complete reports, communicate clearly, and support access control and other security-related procedures. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Requirements

• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and/or visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, common spaces, and perimeter routes; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor entrances, corridors, and exterior areas for unusual activity, access issues, and/or policy violations; document observations and report concerns to site leadership and/or appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation, directing foot traffic, and/or coordinating notifications for medical, fire, and/or law enforcement response.
• Complete accurate shift documentation such as patrol logs and incident reports, and communicate handoffs to the next shift to help support continuity of security-related operations.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED