Security Officer – Entry Level

Security Officer – Entry Level


Company
Securitas – Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Security Guards Only

Job Description
Security Officer – Entry Level

Wage: $14.00/ hour

We help make your world a safer place.

Are you interested in being part of our Security Team?
β€’ Apply quickly and efficiently online.
β€’ Weekly pay.
β€’ Growth opportunities within the company.
β€’ Health, dental, vision, and more!
β€’ Employee referral bonus program.

Security Officer/Guard
β€’ Security Positions are Full and Part Time
β€’ Must have excellent Customer Service skills
β€’ Security positions require you pass our drug screen and background check
β€’ Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guard

Job Requirements of the Security Officer/Security Guard include but are not limited to:
β€’ Security Officers/Security Guards observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
β€’ Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
β€’ Additional physical requirements of the security officer/guard may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.

No experience necessary! If you have retail, food service or hospitality industry background you are a great fit for this role; if not, we will provide you with the training and everything you need for a great introduction to a career in the security industry.

Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers.

See a different world.

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients’ assets and people. Our core values – Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness – are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include:
β€’ Retirement plan
β€’ Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
β€’ Company-paid life insurance
β€’ Voluntary life and disability insurance
β€’ Employee assistance plan
β€’ Securitas Saves discount program
β€’ Paid holidays
β€’ Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers receive a base rate of $32.45 per hour with time-and-a-half at $48.68 per hour for all hours over 40 in a workweek as of January 1 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt plumbing roles. Union contracts in 12 states add an additional $4.25 per hour shift differential.
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