Security Officer - Manufacturing & Industrial

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 - Manufacturing & Industrial in Kankakee, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will welcome employees and visitors, manage access check-ins, issue credentials, and monitor security-related systems and cameras. You will handle calls, document incidents, and coordinate with onsite teams to help to deter unwanted activity while delivering professional customer service. At Allied Universal, you will support a caring, people-first culture built on integrity, teamwork, and agile, reliable, innovative service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / 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 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 at the front desk by following Allied Universal site-specific procedures and security-related policies, including answering calls, greeting visitors, and directing employees and guests.
• Control access to the manufacturing and industrial location by verifying identification, issuing temporary badges, maintaining visitor and vendor logs, and coordinating with on-site contacts for approvals.
• Monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, alarms, and access control panels from the desk, documenting irregular activity and reporting concerns through the chain of command to help to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating emergency response activities as directed by post orders and contacting appropriate internal and external resources.
• Complete detailed written reports, incident documentation, and shift turnover notes, maintaining accurate records of security-related activities and communications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or security-related license 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.