UNARMED SECURITY GUARD – CHICAGO VA OUTPATIENT CLINICS

UNARMED SECURITY GUARD CHICAGO VA OUTPATIENT CLINICS

GD Resources LLC is seeking qualified Unarmed Security Guards to provide professional security services at VA outpatient facilities in the Chicago area.

Openings: 6
Employment: Full-time
Status: Contingent upon contract award and VA approval

Work Locations and Hours

Candidates may be assigned to one or more of the following locations:

Auburn Gresham VA Clinic Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lakeside VA Clinic Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chicago Heights VA Clinic Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Harrison Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Some positions will provide relief coverage at multiple locations. Weekend and holiday work is generally not required, but availability for emergency or replacement coverage may be requested.

Primary Responsibilities

Monitor entrances, visitors, employees, patients, and facility grounds.
Open and secure assigned facilities, including activating and deactivating alarms.
Conduct interior and exterior patrols at least twice per hour.
Monitor CCTV, duress alarms, motion alarms, and other security systems where assigned.
Identify and report suspicious activity, unauthorized access, hazards, and security concerns.
Respond professionally to emergencies and security incidents.
Use appropriate communication and de-escalation techniques when interacting with veterans, visitors, and behavioral-health patients.
Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, witness statements, and other required records.
Maintain assigned post coverage and immediately report absences, delays, or emergencies.
Follow all VA policies, post orders, standard operating procedures, and privacy requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience involving security, public interaction, customer service, or a related field.
Valid Illinois security officer license or ability to obtain the required license before starting.
Ability to read and understand written instructions and prepare clear reports in English.
Strong communication, customer-service, and de-escalation skills.
Ability to work professionally with veterans and individuals experiencing behavioral-health concerns.
Ability to perform patrols and physically carry out all assigned security duties.
No disqualifying criminal record.
Ability to pass company and VA background investigations, including the VA Special Agreement Check.
Ability to obtain a VA identification badge.
Ability to pass required physical, psychological, drug-screening, and tuberculosis-testing requirements.
Ability to be bonded.

Required Training

Selected candidates must complete all required VA orientation, privacy, HIPAA, information-security, post-specific, and recurring security training.