Security Officer - Industrial Dispatch

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 Dispatch in Lake Forest, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Dispatch Officer with Allied Universal in a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas to help maintain a secure environment. Your responsibilities include conducting routine patrols, staying visible to help deter security-related incidents, and delivering exceptional customer service. Join a team where integrity, teamwork, and innovation are valued, and where people always come first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.50 / Hour

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance

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:

• Monitor and coordinate incoming and outgoing communications for the site, including phone, radio, and electronic messaging systems.
• Dispatch security-related personnel and resources to incidents, alarms, or requests for assistance within the manufacturing and industrial location.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of all dispatch activities, incidents, and communications as required by site-specific policies.
• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by following security-related procedures and site-specific protocols.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with on-site personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Assist with access control procedures by monitoring entry and exit points through dispatch systems and reporting any irregularities.
• Support regular and random patrols by coordinating patrol schedules and tracking patrol activities, helping to deter unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
• Communicate important information and updates to Allied Universal management and site leadership in a timely and professional manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or possess a college degree.
• Have 1 or more years of law enforcement experience or 2 or more years of security supervisor or manager experience or 3 or more years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet. This is preferred.
• Have experience with access control or badge systems. This 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.

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