Security Officer - Joliet

Guardian Security Services Careers

Job Title: Security Officer - Joliet

Location: Plainfield, IL 60586

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Shift: Day (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) / Afternoon (3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.)

Hourly Pay: $19.00 per hour

Education: High school diploma or GED

Guardian Security Services is a family‑owned company that has proudly served the Chicagoland area for over 50 years. We focus on placing team members close to home and offering schedules that promote a healthy work‑life balance. Join the Guardian family where your hard work is recognized, career advancement is possible, and a comprehensive benefits package and competitive wages are provided.

• Daily pay—get paid when you want!
• Roth IRA for retirement savings
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Virtual urgent and primary care services
• Virtual behavioral health
• Prescription benefit
• Payments for qualified out‑of‑pocket hospital expenses
• Health management coaching
• Personal pathfinder assessment
• Laboratory and genomic screenings
• Behavioral change workshops and paths
• Emotional well‑being solutions
• Digital coaching
• Professional tax consulting services

• Understand and maintain general post instructions for assigned post
• Stand and greet guests for extended periods
• Maintain knowledge of additional and emergency post instructions as required by the client
• Follow access‑control procedures set by management
• Utilize access‑control systems and visitor‑management systems as needed
• Complete logs accurately and seek advice when necessary
• Document and report property damage and special occurrences
• Respond to incidents and document events accurately
• Greet residents and visitors with a professional demeanor
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain an impeccable image at all times

• Shift availability: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and/or 3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for duration of shift
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills
• Remain calm and composed in all situations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum age 21 years
• High school diploma/GED or military service record
• Valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or willing to apply
• 20‑hour training certificate within 30 days of employment
• Complete pre‑employment screening including drug screening
• Impeccable image and professional grooming standards
• Mature demeanor, personality, and attitude
• Strong customer service and public‑relations skills and ability to interact with diverse cultures
• Strong verbal, written, and non‑verbal communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Maintain a working telephone at all times
• Reliable transportation

• 8‑hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Holiday work
• Day shift

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training

If you are ready to take on this exciting and rewarding opportunity, apply now! Join the Guardian Security Services Inc team at the Plainfield office and become part of a dedicated, enthusiastic workforce committed to making a difference in security.