Armed Security Officer - Olympia Fields

Part-time position with 3–4-day shifts per week.

About Us

Guardian Security Services, a family-owned company, has been proudly serving the Chicagoland area for over fifty years. We work diligently to find our team members opportunities close to home, and a schedule that works best for you to provide a healthy work-life balance. Join the Guardian family where your efforts and hard work will be recognized, along with opportunities for career advancement and coupled with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive wages.

Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain general post instructions for the assigned post.
• Maintain practical knowledge of all additional and emergency post instructions called for by the client.
• Proven ability to deal with challenging situations while remaining calm and professional at all times.
• Maintain access control procedures set by management.
• Document and report any property damage and special occurrences.
• Respond to incidents and document the event accurately.
• Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time.
• Provide excellent customer service, public relation interactions, and maintain an impeccable image at all times.

Requirements

• Part-time day shifts to include Saturdays.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent observation skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in all situations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a minimum 21 years of age.
• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or military service record.
• Must have a valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or be willing to apply for one.
• Must have a 20-hour training certificate or complete within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a 40-hour training certificate.
• Must have a FOID Card.
• Must be able to acquire a Firearm Control Card through Guardian Security Services.
• All applicants must complete a pre-employment screening process.
• Maintain an impeccable image and adhere to our professional military grooming standards, which includes:
  • Mature demeanor, personality, and attitude.
  • Strong customer service skills, public relation skills, and the ability to interact well with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal, written, and non-verbal.
  • Maintain a working telephone at all times.
  • Reliable means of transportation.

Benefits

• Daily Pay, get paid when you want!
• Roth IRA for retirement savings.
• Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision.
• Virtual Urgent Care.
• Virtual Primary Care Services.
• Virtual Behavioral Health.
• Prescription Benefit.
• Payments for qualified out-of-pocket hospital expenses.
• Health Management Coaching.
• Personal Pathfinder Assessment.
• Laboratory and Genomic Screenings.
• Behavioral Change Workshops and Paths.
• Emotional Well-Being Solutions.
• Digital Coaching.
• Professional Tax Consulting Services.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Employee discount.
• Paid training.

Pay

$19.00 - 20.00 per hour

Schedule

• 8-hour shift.
• Weekend availability.
• Day shift.