Security Officer

Advanced Security Guard
Signal of North Shore Chicago — Waukegan / North Shore, IL

Signal of North Shore Chicago is hiring an experienced security guard for dedicated client sites. Senior role for a proven officer who can run a post independently.

Duties
• Patrol and secure the assigned site
• Control access and check visitors and vehicles
• Respond to incidents and write clear reports
• Guide and support other officers on site

Requirements
• Active Illinois PERC card (IDFPR)
• 20-hour Basic Security Training certificate
• 2+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
• Clean background — must pass fingerprint check, no felonies
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• FOID card a plus (armed assignments)

Pay and Schedule
Competitive pay based on experience. Full-time and part-time shifts, including nights and weekends.

Apply online. PERC card and training certificate verified before start. Equal opportunity employer.

• Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
• Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily security responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you accurately execute security checks based on the needs of the post requirements?
• Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you perform your duties to meet expectations and company benchmarks?
• Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
• Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business. Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?

• →18 years of age or older
• →High school diploma or GED
• →Pass background check and drug test
• →Must have reliable transportation
• →Complete training modules within first month
• →Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
• →Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• →Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds