Job Description

Near O'Hare Airport - Full Time 1st or 2nd shift - Valid Driver's License is required for this position

American Heritage - Unarmed Security Guard

Are you passionate about creating a safe and happy environment for communities? Do you have keen attention to detail and a desire to learn about security?

Join American Heritage, a growing security company operating in over 16 states, specializing in security solutions for various facilities. As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of multiple sites, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and visitors.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct patrols via foot patrol or motor vehicle
• Serve as a visible deterrent to illegal activity
• Provide superior customer care and empathy to all individuals
• Keep accurate logs and write detailed incident reports
• Respond to security incidents and suspicious activities

What You Need:

• Current Security License
• Clean driving record and Driver's License
• Attention to detail and superior integrity
• Effective communication skills
• Passion for creating a safe environment
• Minimum 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience

What You'll Get:

• Superior Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, PTO, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Company Paid Training: Including safety and security-related courses
• Promotion from Within: Opportunities for career advancement

American Heritage Care Culture

At American Heritage, our CARE Culture is the cornerstone of our people-first approach and is embodied in every interaction:

• Curious – We embrace continuous learning and encourage team members to seek opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Accountable – We uphold our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respectful – We treat each other with dignity, celebrate diverse backgrounds, and support team wellbeing.
• Exceptional – We strive for excellence in all we do, delivering outstanding service without compromise.

Why CARE Matters

We believe that a caring culture is essential for our people to thrive. Our approach fosters a safe, inviting environment where employees feel supported and appreciated—without fear of criticism. This foundation enables us to achieve greatness through accountability, recognition, and a shared passion for improvement.

How We Support and Reward Your Growth

• A rigorous hiring process ensures that every member of our team is well‑qualified and aligned with our values—creating a strong and sustainable culture.
• We recognize excellence through programs such as monthly CARE awards —celebrating contributions at every level.
• With a promotion-from-within philosophy , ongoing training, and advancement opportunities, we support long-term career growth for our team members

American Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

American Heritage provides a full suite of private contract security and patrol services with a customer-focused culture that is unique to the industry. We are able to tailor our offerings to clients' needs due in-part to our well-trained personnel with varied backgrounds that include law enforcement, private security, customer service, and military experience.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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