Security Officer - Industrial Facility - FLEX

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!Allied Universal Security is the World's Leading Global Security Company - Plenty of Room for Career Advancement!$16.50 / HourWeekly PayMUST have a valid driver’s license for at least 1 yearFull Time: MUST have full and open availability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnights, holidays, and weekends.Essential Functions:The Utility Officer may be asked to perform many essential functions at the facility where they work. Although not an exhaustive list, these are a few of them:· Will work at the client account on an as-needed basis when coverage is needed for call-offs, vacations, PTO, client demands, or any other unexpected event and shall work up to forty (40) hours per week.· Ensures that the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property· Communicates effectively with the security and safety teams at the facility to assure business continuity· Builds, improves and maintains effective relationships with both client employees and guests· Remains flexible to ever changing environment; adapts well to different situations· Reports safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing· Handles security issues or emergency situations appropriately. Contacts Emergency Services, such as EMT, Fire Dept., etc.· Fully embraces security/safety training programs to enhance their ability to advance in their careers· Participates in industry specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best trained officers at their sites· Maintains awareness of and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post ordersPhysical and Mental Functions:· Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift· Stand for long periods of time· Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties· Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds· Run as needed· Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks· Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination· Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;· Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments· Work inside and outsiteRequirements of Position· The pay rate for a Utility Officer shall be $16.00 per hour. Utility hours are guaranteed no less than $16.00 per hour for each site worked and shall be paid for at least forty (40) hours per week, regardless of the number of hours actually worked, except in situations in which the Utility Officer has turned down offered work.· Utility Officers are required to have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving history.· Utility Officers will be utilized on an “as-needed” basis when coverage is needed for call-offs, vacations, PTO, client demands or any other unexpected event and shall work up to forty (40) hours per week.· Utility Officers will have the ability to decline offered work two times per month. Should a Utility Officer decline work more than two (2) times per month, he/she will be subject to progressive disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination of employment.· Utility Officers must return a phone call for work within two hours of the original notification of work. Should a Utility Officer fail to answer their phone or return the call within 2 hours more than two (2) times per month, the employee will be subject to progressive disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination of employment.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.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .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.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .Location: United States-Illinois-RiverdaleJob Category: Security Officer