Security Guard - Unarmed - University Site

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 Guard - Unarmed - University Site in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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. As an unarmed, driving patrol officer at a higher-education location, you will monitor and patrol campus areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for assistance, support students, staff, and visitors with strong customer service, and communicate clearly with campus partners. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that values reliability, agility, and innovation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / 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 students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within an education location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting concerns, completing required documentation, and communicating with site contacts and/or public responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, common spaces, and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by assigned post.
• Monitor access points, check credentials as required, and help to deter unauthorized entry, theft, and/or damage by maintaining a visible presence and addressing policy violations in accordance with post orders.
• Perform routine checks of doors, gates, and alarms as assigned, report maintenance hazards and/or suspicious activity, and assist with crowd direction during campus events and peak foot-traffic periods.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer Service Experience - 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.