Security Officer - Industrial Plant 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 Plant Patrol in Peoria, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with clear communication. You will support access control and report observations while delivering customer service to employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal to grow with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people first, and committed to integrity.

Position Type: Part 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout manufacturing and industrial areas, warehouses, parking areas, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance or policy concerns.
• Monitor and control access at gates, doors, and designated entry points, including verifying credentials, checking deliveries, and directing visitors to the proper check-in location.
• Observe and report security-related conditions such as propped doors, broken locks, unsecured equipment, or suspicious behavior, and escalate concerns through the site chain of command.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing initial assessment and coordinating with site contacts and public responders as directed.
• Operate security-related systems such as CCTV, alarms, radios, and access control platforms as assigned, and document system activity per post orders.
• Complete detailed, accurate reports including shift activity logs, incident reports, and patrol findings, and communicate key information during shift change.
• Support traffic flow and parking control in designated areas during shift changes, deliveries, and special operations to reduce congestion and improve site order.
• Assist with contractor and vendor processing by confirming authorization, issuing badges when applicable, and maintaining required logs and/or records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support location operations while maintaining a professional presence and appearance.

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.