Security Officer - Guard Shack
Quick Summary
Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate,
Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
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 Visitor Verification in Minooka, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor entry points, verify access credentials, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter security-related incidents. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Allied Universal values agile, reliable, and innovative professionals who put people first, work as a team, and act with integrity.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial distribution location.
- →Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate access-related records.
- →Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
- →Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, warehouse areas, shipping and receiving zones, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or policy violations.
- →Monitor access-control systems, alarms, and cameras as assigned, document observations, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.
Requirements
~1 min read- Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
What We Offer
~1 min readAllied 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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $43,285 a year
- 7% above the $40,560 median for Security Officer jobs on Jobera (1,116 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 21, 2026
- Last seen
- October 21, 2026
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- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 61%
- Scored at
- October 21, 2026
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