Security Guard - Unarmed Roving Patrol

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.

Security Guard - Unarmed Roving Patrol in Chicago, IL
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at an education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will greet students, staff, and visitors with professional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with calm teamwork.

At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity to every interaction while supporting an agile, reliable, and innovative team culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.40 / Hour

• Mon: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Wed: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Fri: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Sat: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Sun: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following Allied Universal security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout academic buildings, galleries, common areas, loading areas, and perimeter to help deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and interior spaces, observe for unusual conditions, and report maintenance concerns, hazards, and/or suspicious behavior through established channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, providing assistance with crowd management, access control, and/or de‑escalation as directed.
• Complete routine documentation such as shift activity reports and incident reports, and communicate clearly with site contacts and responding public services as needed.

• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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:

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