• Job Description

  Req#: 1337705

  Overview

  Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

  Job Description

  Position Overview

  We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of a museum setting in Downtown Chicago. This role requires strong observational skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to enforce security policies while maintaining a welcoming environment for visitors. The ideal candidate will have prior security experience, be comfortable using technology for reporting, and remain alert and proactive in identifying potential security concerns.

  Job Details

  Pay Rate: $18.40 / hourEmployment Type: Full-Time

  Shift Available:

  • Morning, Afternoon, Evening
    • Workdays:
      • Monday (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      • Wednesday (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
      • Thursday (9:30 AM – 8:00 PM)
      • Friday (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      • Saturday (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      • Sunday (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  Requirements

  • Security Experience – 2+ Years
  • Comfortable using a computer or tablet
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Age Requirement: 21 +

  Responsibilities

  • Maintain a secure and professional environment within the museum.
  • Monitor and control access to restricted areas.
  • Conduct routine patrols and ensure visitors comply with museum policies.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to guests, staff, and vendors.
  • Utilize computers or tablets to complete reports and incident documentation.
  • Stay alert and proactive in identifying security concerns.

  Qualifications

  • Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Professional demeanor with the ability to stand for extended periods.

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  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.

  Minimum 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
  • 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

  Perks and Benefits:

  • Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
  • Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
  • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

  Closing

  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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

  Requisition ID

  2025-1337705

• About the company

  Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. Our national reach and local presence covers the continent. Every day, over 200,000 Allied Universal security professionals head to work prepared to secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities. They are responsible for protecting more than 42,000 client sites across North America covering multiple specialty sectors such as Higher Education, Healthcare, and Corporate Campuses.

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