Security Officer (1st & 2nd Shift in Niles, IL)

Advanced Security Solutions is seeking hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and passionate Unarmed Security Personnel to join our team of trained Security Officers to undertake the surveillance and protection of patrons, properties and facilities in Niles, IL.

The starting pay for an unarmed officer is $17 per hour, with an increase to $18 per hour following a performance evaluation and after completing three months of employment.

Duties are as follows, duties include but are not limited to:

• OBSERVE – Provide maximum awareness, look for inconsistencies.
• REPORT – Document information; incidents, critical situation, etc.
• DETER – Exhibit positive presence, mindset, and mentality at all times.
• Front desk administrative duties, including interior/exterior patrols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants for the position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

• MUST BE AVAILABE TO WORK: 1st shift (7:30am – 3:30pm) & 2nd shift (3:30pm-11:30pm)
• Holidays (REQUIRED)
• Must have active P.E.R.C
• Must have a valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have own vehicle
• Must have 1yr security experience
• Must have 1yr customer service experience
• Must have 1yr administrative experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including computer literate.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation.
• As a condition of employment, employee must be able to successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.

Essential Physical and Mental Functions:

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 50lbs.
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat; Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
• Must 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; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment).

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative: 1 year (Required)
• Security Officer: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• PERC License (Required)

Work Location: In person