Job Description

Must have a military background (with honorable discharge) or active / former law enforcement experience.
You will start as an Unarmed Security Officer at $19.00 per hour, and when you receive your Firearm Control Card your pay will be $22.00 per hour. You will work a Monday through Friday schedule. You will have weekends and major holidays off.
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!
Why Join Us:

• 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

Your Responsibilities:

• Understands and maintains general post instructions for that assigned post.
• Maintain practical knowledge of all additional and emergency post instructions that are 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 have an Impeccable image at all times.

Requirements:

• 8-hour shifts, weekdays, days and afternoon shifts.
• 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
• Must have a military background (with an honorable discharge) and / or active / former law enforcement experience.
• Must have a valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or willing to apply for one.
• Must have a 20-hour training certificate or complete within in 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:
• Must have mature demeanor, personality and attitude.
• Must possess strong customer service skills, public relation skills and the ability to interact well with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbally, written and non-verbal.
• Must maintain a working telephone at all times.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.

If you are ready to take on this exciting and rewarding opportunity, apply now! Join our team at Guardian Security Services and become part of a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce committed to making a difference in the security industry.
Good Business Is About Making Smart Investments.
At Guardian Security, We Invest In People!
We believe our employees to be our most important assets. When selecting our Security Officers, we continually strive to make the most appropriate fit between the applicant and our client's specific security needs. The Guardian hiring criteria and process is one of the greatest points of difference over our competition.

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