Security Officer - Flex Entry Desk Driver

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 - Flex Entry Desk Driver in Joliet, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. Join Allied Universal at a chemical and petrochemical location where you will help manage access control, verify credentials, issue badges, and support visitors and employees with professional customer service. You will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and document activity using a computer and/or tablet. This is a driving post, requiring a valid driver's license under AU Driver Policy Requirements, backed by a caring, integrity-led team culture.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $20.57 / 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 employees, contractors, and visitors by following site-specific access control procedures, badge requirements, and/or visitor management processes.
• Screen and verify identification, credentials, and/or delivery documentation prior to granting entry to controlled areas at an industrial chemical or petrochemical location.
• Monitor access control points, alarms, and/or video systems as assigned, documenting unusual activity and reporting concerns through established chain of command.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, supporting emergency response activities per post orders and site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter when assigned to help to deter unauthorized access. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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: 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.