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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

About this job

WHELAN SECURITY IS NOW HIRING!!

Whether you’re new to security or you’ve been in the field for a while the Special Response Officer position is a great opportunity to learn and experience security the Whelan way. The majority of our sites are high-rise residential and commercial buildings located in the downtown Chicago area. Our officers specialize in customer service, access control, flexibility, and positivity. Special Response Officers must have the ability to fill in for open posts, call offs, vacations, sick days, etc. for both security officers and security supervisors. The position requires open availability to work first (usually 7am-3pm), second (3pm-11pm), and third (11pm-7am) shifts on any day of the week (Sunday-Saturday). Starting pay is $12/hour and it is a union position. While we cannot guarantee the amount of hours, most of our current Special Response Officers work 30+ hours/week.

Our security positions are ideal for:
  • Former, transitioning and military reserve personnel
  • Former and future law enforcement officers
  • Hospitality and customer service professionals
  • College students
  • Retirees
Qualifications

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • At least 21 years of age or older
  • Pass an extensive background screening which includes, but is not limited to, criminal background checks (local, state and federal), drug test, aptitude tests, skills assessment, interviews, and personality profile (behavioral assessment)
  • MUST be eligible to obtain a PERC (view requirements on the IDFPR website)
  • We can assist you with obtaining the PERC (setting up a fingerprint appointment and finding a 20 Hour training center near you)
Education

Candidates must meet the following educational requirements:
  • Possess at least a high school education or equivalent (GED)
Why Whelan?
Be Supported: Whelan employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, supplemental benefits, (including dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and legal assistance plans), 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program, prescription discount cards, paid vacations, and more!

Be Challenged: Our extensive training program and career progression opportunities create an environment where employees can thrive, succeed, and enhance their careers.

Be Rewarded: We are proud to acknowledge and reward exceptional employees who make a difference to customers, the team, and the organization through our comprehensive Employee Recognition Program.

Be Valued: We are more than a team – we are a family! The distinctive culture of our family business sets us apart from every other contract security company in the industry.
Apply Now!
If you have an interest in joining a leader in the contract security industry and would like to work at some of our outstanding client locations in the Chicago, Illinois, area – APPLY NOW!

Click “Apply” to begin the application process immediately . For more information, you can also call us at (312) 372-4790 .

At Whelan, we value people and we value relationships.
Extraordinary people work at Whelan – are you one?
Whelan Security of Illinois, Inc. License No. 122.000986

Whelan Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, gender identification, disability status, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Chicago, IL 60606