ISM Security is currently recruiting for Full Time and Part Time Unarmed and Armed Security Officers to work various sites in Munster, IN-Harvey, IL and throughout Northwest Indiana.
Started in 1974, ISM Security is the largest independent professional security firm in the Northwest Indiana and the Southeast Chicagoland area. .
Security Officers responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Train and qualify to work assigned post. Understands the specific and general post instructions for that assigned post. Maintain practical knowledge of all additional and emergency post instructions that are called for by the client.
Maintain access control procedures set by building management.
Effectively utilize access control systems, visitor management systems and CCTV systems as needed.
Identify all tenants and/or visitors upon arrival.
Ensure visitors and vendors are properly signed in prior to accessing the building.
Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of tenant or building property.
Monitor security cameras that are within the facility.
Respond to incidents including property emergencies.
Conduct general patrols of the entire property during various hours, if required, including numerous flights of stairs and frequent patrols of the exterior in any weather conditions.
Ability to stand/sit/walk for extended periods of time.
Assist tenants and visitors with directions and general business information.
Clearly and accurately record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of equipment, to building and Titan management.
Maintain clear, accurate logs pertaining to people or property including packages.
Provide excellent Customer Service to all parties encountered while on duty.
Employee escorts
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year prior satisfactory employment as a security officer or directly related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to hold state licenses as required. In Illinois a PERC and 20 Hour Training Certificate is required for unarmed position. For armed positions a PERC, 40 hour aremed training, FOID and TAN Card are required.
Language Skills: Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Bi-lingual considered a plus.
Other Qualifications: Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Must maintain a working telephone number though which we can contact you.
Physical Demands: The physical demands are based on the contract and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A list of these job duties is inclusive of, but not limited to: candidates must be able to stand for extended periods of time; be able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 50 lbs.; be able to accommodate foot patrols on the interior & exterior of the assigned facility; be able to perform assigned duties regardless of inclement weather. Must be able to climb stairs on a regular basis.
Salary & Benefits: Compensation is between $7.25 per hour and $$10.50 per hour based on experience and site.
SPECIFIC SITES AVAILABLE
Munster, IN-Hospital/Healthcare setting for unarmed security with various shifts available. Must maintain a professional appearance, perform rounds and respond to complaints. Healthcare experience and security experience a plus. When responding for this position please place Munster in the subject line.
Harvey, IL-Healthcare setting for armed security working overnights, 8PM-8AM. Must maintain a professional appearance, peform rounds inside and outside, escort employees to and from vehicle and respond to complaints. When responding for this position please place Harvey in the subject line.
NWI-Home improvement center for unarmed security working between 5AM-11PM. Must maintain a professional appearance, check vehicles entering and leaving the yard, must be comfortable with technology and have some knowledge of buidling materials/home improvement. When responding for this position please place NWI in the subject line.
General-Site throughout northwest Indiana and southern Chicago suburbs. Various shifts needed to be filled for both armed and unarmed. PERC’s are a plus. Transportation Workers Identification Cards a plus. When responding for this position please place General in the subject line.
For the fastest results please come to our office and fill out an application at:
ISM Security
905 W. Glen Park Ave
Griffith, IN 46319
Employment Suite 