Pay: $21.79 per Hour
Location: Chicago, IL & Surrounding Suburbs
Employment Type: Part-Time
Minimum Age Requirement: 21 Years of Age

Position Summary

Lincoln Security Services is seeking professional, dependable, and adaptable Part-Time Security Officers to support security operations throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Part-Time Security Officers serve as an important part of Lincoln Security's coverage workforce, providing support for both planned and unexpected staffing needs. Officers may provide coverage for vacations, PTO, leaves of absence, training, known vacancies, call-offs, staffing shortages, special assignments, operational disruptions, account transitions, and other coverage needs.

Assignments may vary by location, schedule, client, and post based on operational requirements and the employee's established availability.

This position is ideal for security professionals seeking part-time work who are dependable, flexible, comfortable working at different locations, and willing to support both advance-scheduled and short-notice assignments.

Scheduling & Availability

Part-Time Security Officers maintain an established availability schedule that is identified during the hiring process and documented in the Conditional Job Offer.

Officers are expected to:

• Maintain reliable weekly availability consistent with the commitments established during the hiring process.
• Be available for a minimum of 16 hours per week.
• Support both planned coverage needs and short-notice staffing needs when reasonably able to do so.
• Respond promptly to scheduling and operational communications.
• Regularly monitor eHub and Company communication channels for available assignments.
• Keep Scheduling and Operations informed of changes to established availability.
• Report to all accepted and scheduled assignments on time and prepared to work.
• Maintain reliable and dependable transportation to assigned worksites.

Assignments may be scheduled in advance or offered on short notice depending on operational needs.

Lincoln Security does not guarantee a fixed schedule, permanent worksite, or specific number of weekly hours beyond any commitments expressly established by the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional security services at assigned client locations.
• Maintain a visible, alert, and professional security presence.
• Conduct patrols and inspections as required.
• Monitor facilities, personnel, visitors, and site conditions.
• Observe, deter, and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, security concerns, and policy violations.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and client concerns.
• Assist with access control, surveillance monitoring, and other site-specific security functions.
• Learn and follow client-specific post orders, procedures, and expectations.
• Complete accurate Daily Activity Reports (DARs), incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Utilize radios, reporting systems, scheduling applications, mobile applications, and other security technology.
• Follow all Company, client, post-specific, and legal requirements.

Assignment & Travel Expectations

Part-Time Security Officers may work across multiple client facilities, contracts, post assignments, schedules, and environments within their established geographic area.

Employees must have a reliable and dependable means of transportation to report to assigned worksites on time. Employees are responsible for ensuring they can travel to accepted and scheduled assignments as required.

A valid driver's license may be required for assignments where driving is an essential function of the position.

Required Skills

Customer Service & Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional interaction with clients, visitors, employees, supervisors, and emergency responders.
• Ability to provide professional customer service in a variety of environments.

Adaptability & Judgment

• Ability to adjust to different client sites, post assignments, and schedules.
• Ability to learn site-specific procedures and post orders.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and changing operational conditions.
• Ability to make sound decisions and appropriately report security concerns.

Technology

• Ability to utilize eHub and scheduling applications.
• Ability to complete electronic reports and documentation.
• Working knowledge of email, mobile applications, and basic technology platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma, transcripts with a graduation date, or GED.
• Valid Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
• Valid 20-hour training certificate.
• Reliable and dependable means of transportation.
• Ability to travel to assigned locations throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs within the employee's established geographic area.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to maintain established part-time availability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass all required background screenings and drug testing.

Preferred:

• Previous security experience.
• Military, law enforcement, hospitality, customer service, or emergency-response experience.
• Experience working across multiple locations or in dynamic work environments.

Physical Requirements

Depending on the assigned post, employees must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Patrol facilities and outdoor areas.
• Climb stairs and maintain mobility throughout an assigned shift.
• Work in varying weather conditions.
• Remain alert and attentive throughout the assigned shift.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Performance Expectations

Part-Time Security Officers are expected to:

• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Honor established availability and accepted assignments.
• Respond promptly to Company communications regarding scheduling and assignments.
• Maintain flexibility regarding locations and post assignments within established availability.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, credentials, and training.
• Complete required reports accurately and on time.
• Follow all Company, client, and post-specific requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct at every assignment.
• Support Lincoln Security's operational coverage needs through both planned and short-notice assignments.