Security officer

Allied Universal
Allied Universal Salary
Beardstown, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2024

Job Description

Become one of our Success Stories!

Pay Rate $15.50 / Hour

No experience necessary! Promote from Within Culture! Plenty of Opportunities for Career Development!

  • Make a difference in your community!
  • Paid Orientation and On The Job Training!

Site Requirements : Valid Driver's License

Must have the ability to walk for long periods of time (up to 2 miles possibly twice per 8 hour shift) and work outside in the elements.

Shift Availability : Part Time, Weekends, & Flexible Schedule

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

  • Be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent
  • Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner

Licensing requirements are subject to state and / or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Driving Positions : must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.

Valid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements

As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

Heavy Customer Service Background - we are looking for highly motivated people who are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service to our client, our employees, and any guests and visitors.

Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, so being understanding and conscientious of every situation is crucial to our customer service.

  • Someone who can speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies
  • Need to have reasonable phone etiquette skills or willing to learn these skills, as you will handle multiple calls per day
  • Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
  • The ability to efficiently multitask, with excellent organization skills
  • Answer and respond to events and situations received over regular and emergency phones, 2- way radios, and intercoms.
  • Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports, incident reports logs, or other established methods)
  • Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
  • Ability to work in and out of all weather conditions
  • Ability to assist new officers in learning Post Orders
  • Proficient Computer skills - Ability to learn new programs
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to walk-up stairs to conduct tours

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

  • Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and / or Google Applications
  • Ability to quickly and efficiently analyze high stress situations to determine the proper communication of events & to dispatch the proper teams to determine the best course of action to take.
  • Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment while possibly working under pressure
  • Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • The ability to remain calm in the face of adversary / elevated stressful situations
  • Be organized with strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills
  • Flexible working schedule to include nights and weekends
  • Ability to work in a team environment

Perks and Benefits :

  • Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
  • Flexible part time and full-time schedules that fit with your personal life goals
  • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
  • We offer attractive Pay Options! DailyPay, WeeklyPay
  • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more
  • Last updated : 2024-05-10

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