Security Officer

Professional Security Consultants (PSC) is currently seeking to fill a part time security officer position at Hawthorn Center, located in Vernon Hills, IL.

PSC is looking to fill various positions 11pm to 7am and or various shifts as needed

If interested, submit your resume to this advertisement, apply online @ pscsite.com or send your resume directly to [email protected] and [email protected]

Objective :

- Security officers are expected to be observant and provide a visible deterrence to crime and disruptions in a Major Shopping Center.

- Officers assists guests, enforce rules and regulations, and ensure access control.

- The security officer's mission is to maintain a safe, secure and professional environment by interacting with the public, vendors, client's staff & other event support staff.

Responsibilities (Include, but are not limited to the following):

- Enforce and comply with company policies, post orders and client instructions.

- Provide a visual deterrence by maintaining high visibility at all times.

- Conduct detailed observations of people and property within their area of responsibility.

- Provide detailed written reports of incidents that occur within their area of responsibility.

- Enforce rules and regulations of the venue at all times.

- Provide access control to authorized persons.

- Prevent theft of property.

- Conduct foot patrols or fulfill standing posts in their area of responsibility as directed.

- Verbally interact with other people within their area of responsibility.

- Contact their supervisor when a situation occurs outside of their training & knowledge.

- Contact law enforcement or emergency responders when appropriate.

Skills Required :

- The security officer must be able to stand and walk for several hours at a time.

- Officer must possess superior interpersonal skills and be willing and able to speak confidently and professionally in English with people or groups of people while representing the company and the client.

- Officers must be able to operate common communications equipment such as 2-way radios and cell phones.

- Officer must have exceptional written/oral communications, organizational and time management skills and be able to work alone or with groups of people for long period of time.

Requirements :

- Possess a valid driver's license

- Possess or be able to obtain a state security officer license (if applicable).

- Clean-cut, polished, and very professional appearance.

- High School diploma / GED or equivalent.

- Effective communicator (orally and written); must write accurate & grammatically correct reports.

- Courteous, flexible and have professional attitude under pressure.

- Applicants must pass skill assessment interviews and Drug Test.

- Remain free from illegal drug use.

Professional Security Consultants

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person