Security Officer - Command Center Operator

  • Category: Security Guard Jobs
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 16K to 18K
  • Published on: 2025/09/19

Overview
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description
Join the World's Leading Global Security Company!

Employment Details

Starting Pay: $1+.50 / Hour
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Swing Shift (Second and Third Shift)
Workdays Available: Friday - Monday (2:00PM - 10:00PM) and (Tuesday 10:00PM - 6:00AM)
Requirements

21+
3+ Years
No Visible Tattoos or Piercings
Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Office - Command Center. The position monitors all security, communications and fire/life safety systems and is the liaison between all security departments. The Command Center Operator is directly responsible for the accurate documentation of routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities and maintains control of all equipment and keys in the Control Room. This position is responsible for competing task work orders for all maintenance needs reported.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor all security, communications, and fire/life safety systems within the designated region via the provided monitoring systems
Proactively monitor all surveillance cameras and CCTV remote viewer programs. Monitors and responds to all security/life safety system alarms
Answer and respond to events and situations received over regular and emergency phones and intercoms; speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies
Serve as the liaison between all departments and the security department
Handle (without delay) complaints and unusual/critical event information to Shift Supervisor, Account Manager, and Security Director
Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports, incident reports logs, or other established methods)
Accurately maintain control of all equipment and keys in the Control Room. Accurately logs all equipment and keys signed out and returned by security, parking, and shuttle bus staff
Complete “task work orders" for all reported maintenance needs
Inform (without delay) the Shift Supervisor / Account Manager of any missing, damaged, or inoperative equipment or communications, alarm, CCTV, or other systems
Control and monitor the two-way communication systems
Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
Must possess one or more of the following:
Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
Bachelor's degree in protective services, business, or related field
A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in criminal justice with current or prior active military service
2 years of work experience in public sector dispatch or emergency operations center
2 years of verifiable data center security experience
3 years of verifiable private/corporate security experience
Knowledge and Skills Required:

Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
Ability to work in a team environment; teamwork
Ability to multi-task, discern patterns in detail
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID2025-1354876


Company Name: Allied Universal®

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