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Security Officer Part Time - Experience Needed
Chicago, Illinois Position Type: Part Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1610316 Work Days Available: Thursday, Friday Date posted: 06/09/2026
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As a Security Officer Part Time - Experience Needed in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. In this unarmed patrol role, you will support a welcoming environment through communication, routine patrols, and teamwork. Bring your integrity to a company that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people first.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeThur12:00 PM - 08:00 PMFri12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing relevant information with site contacts and/or local responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout storefront areas, common areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor access points, observe visitor and/or vendor activity, and report suspicious behavior, maintenance concerns, and/or policy violations in accordance with site guidelines.
- Support loss prevention and property protection efforts by maintaining a visible presence, assisting with crowd and/or line management, and providing clear directions during busy shopping periods and special events.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
- Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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Allied Universal
Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to the people and business of our communities, and is North America's leading security services provider. With over 140,000 employees, Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: 866.825.5433 or
www.AUS.com
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