Security Officer Weekend Overnight
Allied Universal - Joliet, Illinois, United States, 60431
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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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more. Starting Pay Rate $20.00 / Hour Join the Nation's Largest Security Company, expanding Internationally! Promote from Within Culture! Plenty of Opportunities for Career Development! Paid Orientation and On The Job Training! We are looking for Security Professionals that have Excellent Customer Service Skills with a Professional Appearance and who meet the following site requirements in addition to Company Employment Requirements. Pre-Employment Requirements: Valid Driver's License Available Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 8am - Overnight Weekends As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. Responsibilities: Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site. Qualifications/Requirements: Be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to show proof of education by providing a diploma, transcripts, or GED certificate. Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment. Driving Positions: must possess a valid Driver's License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required. Valid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws Essential Job Duties: Heavy Customer Service Background - we are looking for highly motivated people who are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service to our client, our employees, and any guests and visitors. Someone who can speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently The ability to efficiently multitask, with excellent organization skills Answer and respond to events and situations received over regular and emergency phones, 2-way radios, and intercoms. Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports, incident reports logs, or other established methods) Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders Ability to work in and out of all weather conditions Ability to assist new officers in learning Post Orders Proficient Computer skills - Ability to learn new programs Ability to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time Ability to walk-up stairs to conduct tours Knowledge and Skills Required: Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications Ability to quickly and efficiently analyze high stress situations to determine the proper communication of events & to dispatch the proper teams to determine the best course of action to take. Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment while possibly working under pressure Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency Ability to communicate effectively The ability to remain calm in the face of adversary/ elevated stressful situations Be organized with strong attention to detail Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills Flexible working schedule to include nights and weekends Ability to work in a team environment Perks and Benefits: Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions Flexible part time and full-time schedules that fit with your personal life goals Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities We offer attractive Pay Options! DailyPay, WeeklyPay Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...