Security Officer - Patrol Driver - Overnights

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 - Patrol Driver in Ottawa, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control, respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance, and deliver outstanding customer service through clear communication. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license per Allied Universal Driver Policy Requirements. Allied Universal is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and integrity-led.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 / 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 to site personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a chemical and/or petrochemical environment.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, production areas, tank farms, parking areas, and perimeter fencing to help to identify unusual activity, unsecured doors, and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and/or visitor authorization as required, and document entries, exits, deliveries, and contractor activity per location procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying on-site contacts and/or public emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, and shift handoffs with clear, accurate details, and communicate observed hazards, spills, and/or equipment concerns to appropriate location contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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.