Premier Security is a regionally recognized contract security service firm that provides the highest quality customized security programs to world-class commercial, residential and retail properties throughout the Chicago area and suburbs. Premier Security's executive and operational management team is of the highest quality. We offer a very unique blend of veteran security management, law enforcement and military personnel that is not commonly found elsewhere.

Premier Security is a quality-driven company and that quality begins in our hiring process. The individuals we hire not only reflect on Premier and the industry as a whole, but more important, they reflect on our clients.

This position requires a well organized and cooperative individual who learns quickly and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You must be able to work a flexible schedule to support the needs of clients, building tenants, and co-workers as well as have a proven track record of being reliable and responsible.

• Interacting with tenants, visitors and client representatives in a friendly, but professional, manner.

• Providing outstanding customer service to all tenants, visitors and client representatives while adhering to company and building policies.

• Ensuring tenants, visitors, messengers and vendors follow access control procedures, according to building policy.

• Ability to proactively address violations of building and company policy and resolve the issue or have violators removed from the premises.

• Ability to write clear, concise and thorough reports, including daily activity and incident.

• Ability to use computerized access control systems, including an automated check in system and turnstiles.

• Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

• Ability to stand/sit/walk for extended periods of time.

• Ability to work in elevators and respond to high rise floors.

• Ability to work exterior posts in inclement weather.

• Ability to respond to emergency calls from visitors, tenants, vendors and client representatives and follow department procedures to properly handle the situation.

• Ability and willingness to receive cross training on all contracted posts which will assist department and client leadership during an emergency incident.

• Must be available for all shifts 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate (GED accepted) and provide us with your original diploma and/or official transcripts.
• Must pass a stringent pre-employment background investigation, including drug screen, demonstrating a stable work history and/or education.
• Must disclose all criminal convictions and pending charges.
• Must have an excellent appearance and attitude (pride in your uniform and job is essential).
• Must be customer service-oriented, organized, responsible and professional.
• Must be willing to “go the extra mile” in welcoming and assisting building tenants, visitors and client representative
• Must have a team-oriented attitude.
• Must have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have an excellent attendance and job performance record.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter with the willingness and ability to function with limited supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task in a service oriented environment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain CPR certification within four (4) months of assignment to the department.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and be able to hold over to the next shift or work extra hours as needed.
• Commercial building security or customer service experience is preferred.

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