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 Patrol in Quincy, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government location, you will conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, maintain a highly visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and respond to calls for assistance. You will document observations, support access control as needed, and communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and public partners. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.70 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:30 AM - 05:00 PMTue08:30 AM - 05:00 PMWed08:30 AM - 05:00 PMThur08:30 AM - 05:00 PMFri08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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 staff and visitors at a government location by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and security-related policies and/or post orders.Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or policy violations.Monitor entry points, control access for employees, contractors, and guests, verify credentials as required, and maintain visitor and vehicle logs per site requirements.Respond to alarms, disturbances, and other incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site leadership and/or local responders as directed.Complete security-related reports and documentation, communicate observations to supervision, and maintain required equipment and firearm handling practices in accordance with company and site guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

Have at least 1+ years of security-related experience.Be at least 21+ years of age.Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.Have customer service experience, preferred.Have a state, county, or city issued security guard license, preferred.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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