Security Officer Job in Deerfield, IL

Job title from Allied Universal: Security Officer - GSOC Operator

Source: Allied Universal job site (securitycareers-aus.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 20, 2026.

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License in Illinois

To work as a security guard in Illinois you need the Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation (Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004, 225 ILCS 447).

Minimum age: 18.

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Typical pay at Allied Universal in Illinois: USD 19.73 an hour (239 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from Allied Universal

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

Payrate: $21.00 / hour paid WEEKLY, eligible for 401k retirement savings plan

  • Candidates with 1+ Years of Security Experience is highly preferred
  • Candidates MUST be able to operate within a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), monitoring and analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to the organization
  • Candidates MUST be able to have the ability to prioritize workload and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Previous command center or operations center experience preferred

Great opportunity to join the world's largest private security company, Allied Universal! 800,000 employees and growing!

As a GSOC Operator, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. The Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Operator, under guidance of GSOC Supervisor, is responsible for assisting company personnel in all concerns that pertain to safety and security for corporate locations around the globe. The individual will work in a GSOC environment, monitoring several screens. The Operator will use a variety of tools that range from access control and alarm monitoring systems to various business intelligence sources, open-source media, Internet, and in-house tools. The Operator is required to detect, analyze, and alert others of any incidents which may impact the client’s people, products, property, or brand image. These may range from extreme weather conditions, political instability, crime, terror, to technical failures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
  • Investigate alarms and respond by sending security patrol, or alerting Fire services or Police as needed
  • Assist company employees in all concerns that pertain to safety and security
  • Monitor travel safety and security of company’s employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or five (5) years of verifiable experience
  • Minimum of one (1) years of military, law enforcement, government, or security experience
  • 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.
  • 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

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, sexual 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 difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1697365

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