Security Officer - Part Time Gatekeeper

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 - Part Time Gatekeeper in Peru, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Security Officer supporting access control at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, and guide visitors and contractors. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and document activity with clear reports and communication. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, a caring culture that puts people first, and teamwork rooted in integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.75 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients at a manufacturing and industrial location by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as directed.
• Control access at vehicle and pedestrian entry points by verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials when required, maintaining entry and exit logs, and directing visitors, vendors, and deliveries to appropriate check-in areas.
• Monitor access control and alarm systems and/or video surveillance for irregular activity, then report concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision to help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications, documenting events, and assisting with site response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, parking areas, and perimeter points, reporting hazards, suspicious activity, and maintenance concerns per post orders.

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.
• 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.