Armed Patrol Officer

Armed Security Guard
Signal of North Shore Chicago — Waukegan / North Shore, IL
Signal of North Shore Chicago is hiring an armed security guard for dedicated client sites. For licensed officers with verified firearm credentials.
Duties
• Patrol and secure the assigned site while armed
• Control access and check visitors and vehicles
• Respond to incidents, de-escalate, and write clear reports
• Follow all firearm safety and post orders
Requirements
• 21 years of age or older
• Active Illinois PERC card (IDFPR)
• Valid Illinois FOID card
• Firearm Control Card (FCC),
• 20-hour Basic Training + 28-hour Firearm Training certificates
• Clean background — must pass fingerprint check, no felonies
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Prior armed security, military, or law enforcement experience preferred

A Signal Armed Patrol Officer will conduct patrols, (foot and vehicle) for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety. Armed Patrol Officers play a vital role by actively observing their surroundings, positively engaging with customers, associates, and responding to emergency situations. All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

• 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 patrol responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you effectively complete a route in the allotted time?
• Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you manage your time on property which equates with meeting the company benchmark?
• 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?

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Pass background check and drug test
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record
• 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 

Signal is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.