Armed Security Officer - Oaklawn, Il

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Midwest Security Forces is seeking highly experienced applicants to fill immediate Armed Security Officer positions in a residential community in Oaklawn, IL 60453
. This position requires prior armed security, law enforcement, or military experience. The ideal candidate will have strong observational skills, excellent operational judgment, and the ability to respond swiftly and appropriately to security threats.

• Provide excellent customer service to our client’s staff, residents, and visitors
• Secure the premises and establish a friendly on-site presence
• Observe, survey, and report activities at the assigned site
• Remain vigilant and proactively identify security concerns
• Respond quickly and appropriately to critical situations
• Enforce client procedures, regulations, and standards
• Must have strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must have strong communication skills
• Ability to read and write detailed reports
• Ability to work within a structured team environment
• Must consistently maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance

• Possess at least a high school education or equivalent (GED)
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Armed Security Officer experience required. Police experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving history
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
• Must possess valid IL PERC Card
• Must possess valid IL FOID Card
• Must have completed IL 40-hour Firearms Training
• Must have your own approved firearm and appropriate holster

• Paid holidays, Vacation/paid time off

Midwest Security Forces is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group.