Armed Security Guard, Patrol — First Shift

Job overview

The Armed Security Guard, Patrol — First Shift role is onsite in Buffalo Grove, IL. Pay is $23.00 per hour. The position serves Allied Universal clients at a manufacturing and industrial location. The guard helps safeguard the site by maintaining a visible presence, conducting armed patrols, monitoring access, and responding to security concerns. The role also supports a welcoming environment through customer service, clear communication, and accurate incident reporting.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service and follow site-specific security, access-control, and emergency-response procedures
• conduct regular and random armed patrols of production areas, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter locations
• monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials as assigned, and maintain visitor and contractor logs
• respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations using escalation procedures
• maintain assigned equipment, complete reports, and communicate observations and concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed security

security guard

patrol

first shift

full-time

$23/hr

buffalo grove il

allied universal

access control

incident response

security training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance
• brand and service discounts.

Why this role

Requires a valid armed guard card or license and participation in industry-specific security training.

About the employer

Allied Universal is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.