Unarmed Security Officer
Unarmed security officer for ISM Security who staffs client properties in Northwest Indiana/Chicagoland: greeting and assisting visitors, logging people and packages, controlling access, monitoring cameras, conducting foot patrols, and recording incidents. Requires customer service or hospitality experience, an Illinois PERC, and evening/overnight/weekend availability.
- Compensation
- $13–$15 / hr
- Location
- Highland IN
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Public safety
- Posted
Must have
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Experience as door staff or in a receptionist, customer service, clerical, hotel, or restaurant position
- Comfortable around dogs, cats, and other pets/animals
- High school diploma or GED
- Able to acquire and maintain a valid Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), including state accredited training
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Able to meet physical essential functions (lifting 50+ lbs, foot patrols, stairs, inclement weather)
- Evening, overnight, and weekend availability
Nice to have
- Bi-lingual considered a plus
Full description
Started in 1974, ISM Security is the largest independent professional private security company in the Northwest Indiana and the Southeast Chicagoland area. We develop customized security services that fit each of our client’s specific needs.
Unlike national firms, ISM Security is rooted in its community serving Northwest Indiana and the Southeast Chicagoland Area. Our understanding of integrated security systems, our active management team, and our 24/7 proprietary dispatch center allows us to implement an efficient security solution across the entire security envelope.
Responsibilities of Security Officers include, but are not limited to:
- Provide excellent Customer Service to all parties encountered while on duty, including assisting with directions and general business information
- Maintain clear, accurate administrative logs at front desk pertaining to people or property including packages.
- Control access for tenants, visitors or vendors as required
- Monitor security guard cameras and conduct patrols to guard against theft and maintain a safe environment
- Respond to incidents, including emergencies at the property, and record data on incidents for building and Titan Security management
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications of Security Officers:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have experience as a door staff professional or in a receptionist, customer service, clerical, hotel or restaurant position.
- Must be comfortable around dogs, cats, and other pets/animals
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Able to acquire and maintain a valid Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), including state accredited training requirements
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Able to meet physical essential functions of the job, which can include lifting 50+ lbs, completing foot patrols, walking up and down stairs, working in inclement weather
Preferred Qualifications of Security Officers:
- Bi-lingual considered a plus.
- Evening, overnight, and weekend availability required
Pay and Benefits of Security Officers:
- Positions starting at $13.00-15.00 per hour depending on experience, location and position
- Paid time off and paid holidays