via Adp
$40K - 50K a year
Maintaining a safe environment through security measures, monitoring premises, and responding to emergencies.
High school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of security experience, ability to handle emergencies, and physical ability to perform security duties.
Summary As a Security Officer, you will be essential in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our organization. Reporting to the Security Manager, your core skills in security and conflict management will be vital in handling various situations effectively. You will utilize your premium skills in first aid, law enforcement, and surveillance to ensure the safety of personnel and property. Additionally, your relevant skills in CCTV operation and loss prevention will enhance our security measures. Join our team to contribute to a secure atmosphere while upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Security Officer performs protective and enforcement functions in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances, and threats to life and property to maintain a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors and ensure the safety of company/customer assets. * Identifies situations where security violations have occurred and takes reasonable and prudent action to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and company/customer assets. * Performs scheduled and random inspection of physical premises to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions; observes, cautions, instructs, corrects, investigates, and reports persons or incidents involving suspected break-ins, tampering, vandalism, thefts, or property damage. * Maintains watch at company gates and access controlled points; admits or denies access as directed by company management or security supervision; issues temporary badges and identification and provides directions as needed. * Provides immediate response to all emergency situations including but not limited to structural and brush fires, medical emergencies, confined space rescue, undesirable conduct, violations of company policies or civil laws, and hazardous material incidents; assists until proper authorities arrive. * Monitors property being removed from restricted buildings or company premises to ensure proper authorization. * Monitors security and fire protection systems and equipment; tests, documents, and makes recommendations relative to premises security and fire suppression systems to ensure system and equipment readiness. * Documents and reports any irregularity, incident, or emergency actions concerning safety and security. * Checks packages and identification; questions and/or detains unauthorized persons without proper ID or those found in restricted areas. * Interfaces with local law enforcement and security agencies as situations require. * Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required Experience: One to two years prior experience required Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: * Chicago, IL 60609 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Chicago, IL 60609: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
This job posting was last updated on 12/11/2025