Security Officer ( Wheaton)

Unarmed Security Officer

The Security Officer will be responsible for providing coverage to our client located in Wheaton, IL The position provides a full-time schedule. The officer is provided with a set schedule for a majority of their hours. The Security position requires complete availability and requires the officer to be as flexible as possible.

• 21+ years of age
• High School Diploma, GED/Transcripts required
• Unarmed credentials (20-Hour Unarmed Training Certificate & Current PERC required)
• Vaccination (preferred but not required)
• Must have a valid Driver's License and or valid State Identification
• Previous experience as a Security officer is desired

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of following complex instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to participate in the company’s screening process, including drug screening, background investigation, psychological screening

• Knowledge of security operations and procedures
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, based on the organization's needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises
• Provide excellent customer service
• Adhere to all company service and operating standards by acting lawfully, ethically, honestly, and professionally at all times
• Remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers
• Protect the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues
• Follow all client site-specific duties, as required and outlined in post-orders

• United States citizenship or documented authorizations to work in the United States.
• Ability to effectively listen, understand, and communicate in English (verbally and in writing) at the appropriate levels.
• Knowledge of the ability to establish appropriate levels of professionalism, assertiveness, and leadership.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Highly accountable, reliable, and prompt, with a strong work ethic.
• Reaching, bending, standing, and stooping to perform security checks.
• Extended periods of walking and standing.
• Ability to physically restrain under adverse conditions as well as the ability to manage weights of 75 lbs. to 200 lbs.
• Proficient in situation de-escalation and in physical restraint techniques.
• Ability to effectively hear and respond to 10 codes.
• Effective at securing residential environments
• Conflict resolution training
• Leadership training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Security: 2 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PERC Card (Required)
• 20-Hour Unarmed Security Training Certification (Required)
• State ID (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Security: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Perc Card 2024 (Required)
• 20 hour certification (Required)
• Social Security Card or Birth Certificate (Required)
• Drivers License or State ID (Required)

Work Location: In person