Security Officer – Apartment Community Patrol

Security Officer – Apartment Community Patrol

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer – Apartment Community Patrol in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a commercial real estate location in Chicago, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support tenants, visitors, and staff with professional customer service. You will conduct routine rounds, document observations, and communicate clearly with site contacts and your team. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable approach every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM – 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM – 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM – 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM – 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and property staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a commercial real estate location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with access concerns, disturbances, medical events, fire alarms, and/or building system alerts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of lobbies, corridors, stairwells, parking areas, loading docks, and the property perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor entrances and common areas for unusual activity, report maintenance hazards or suspicious conditions to property management, and document observations in daily activity and incident reports.
• Support building operations by providing directions and information, coordinating with property management and first responders when needed, and maintaining a professional presence during tenant move-ins and special events.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1554813