Security Officer - Industrial Perimeter Patrol

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 Officer - Industrial Perimeter Patrol in Peoria, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site contacts, and support day-to-day operations with a customer-service mindset. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable approach while using innovative tools to keep people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / 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 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 site personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a manufacturing and industrial setting.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and communicating updates to site contacts and Allied Universal supervision.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of production areas, warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or maintenance concerns for reporting.
• Control access at designated entrances by verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing visitor credentials when required, and directing visitors to appropriate check-in points.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, cameras, radios, and related equipment, reporting irregularities and escalating concerns per post orders.
• Perform routine checks of doors, gates, and key areas, helping to confirm they are secured per location procedures and reporting any signs of tampering or forced entry.
• Assist with vehicle and trailer processing at receiving and shipping areas by observing for policy compliance and documenting entries and exits as required by site procedures.
• Complete detailed incident reports, daily activity logs, and patrol documentation with accurate, timely information.
• Support emergency and evacuation procedures as directed, including guiding personnel to assembly areas and coordinating with responding agencies when requested.
• Maintain a professional presence and provide directions and general assistance to employees, contractors, and visitors while enforcing location rules in a courteous manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is 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.