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Security Officer Full Time Alarm Monitoring Specialist
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Full Time Alarm Monitoring Specialist in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while responding to routine needs. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while following established site protocols.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of healthcare facility interiors, exterior areas, parking locations, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor access points and assist with visitor, vendor, and staff access in accordance with site-specific procedures.
- Document incidents, observations, and patrol activity accurately and promptly, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site personnel.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess supervisory experience.
- Possess 1 or more years of law enforcement experience, 2 or more years of security supervisor or manager experience, or 3 or more years of security-related experience.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1746484
Security Officer Full Time Alarm Monitoring Specialist
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Full Time Alarm Monitoring Specialist in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while responding to routine needs. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while following established site protocols.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of healthcare facility interiors, exterior areas, parking locations, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor access points and assist with visitor, vendor, and staff access in accordance with site-specific procedures.
- Document incidents, observations, and patrol activity accurately and promptly, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site personnel.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess supervisory experience.
- Possess 1 or more years of law enforcement experience, 2 or more years of security supervisor or manager experience, or 3 or more years of security-related experience.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1746484
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consumer Goods
- Cybersecurity
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in monitoring specialist jobs.
- Experience using monitoring platforms such as SCADA, Nagios, SolarWinds, or equivalent systems
- Ability to interpret alerts, logs, and dashboards and escalate issues according to defined procedures
- Associate or bachelor's degree in IT, healthcare technology, environmental science, or a related field
- Relevant certification such as CompTIA Network+, CESCO, or a clinical or industrial monitoring credential
- Strong written communication skills for documenting incidents, anomalies, and compliance reports
- Comfort working rotating shifts, overnight hours, or on-call schedules depending on the operational environment
Tips for Your Monitoring Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to monitoring tools
Hiring managers scan for specific platforms like SCADA, PRTG, Nagios, or clinical monitoring software. List the exact tools you've used and the environments you monitored, whether IT infrastructure, industrial systems, or patient vitals.
Certify in your monitoring specialty area
Certifications do more work for monitoring specialists than for most roles. A CompTIA Network+, CESCO, or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential tells employers you can operate in regulated environments without a lengthy onboarding ramp.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists monitoring specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to find the right fit
Monitoring specialist roles differ significantly across healthcare, utilities, and cybersecurity. Targeting openings by sector means your application language, certifications, and examples will align with what that employer actually needs.
Prepare scenario answers about incident response
Interviewers for monitoring roles almost always ask how you detected and escalated an anomaly or alert. Practice walking through a specific incident, what triggered your attention, what you did, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call terms
Many monitoring specialist positions involve rotating shifts, nights, or on-call rotations. Before accepting an offer, clarify compensation for those conditions and whether the structure can change over time.
Monitoring Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most monitoring specialists?
SimpliSafe, MUFG, and Eurofins are hiring the most monitoring specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in healthcare systems, utility operators, and managed IT service providers.
How many monitoring specialist jobs are remote?
About 53% of monitoring specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability depends heavily on the type of monitoring involved. IT network monitoring and cybersecurity monitoring roles have the highest share of remote options, while environmental, clinical, and industrial roles typically require an on-site presence.
How do you become a monitoring specialist?
Start by earning a degree or certificate in a relevant field such as information technology, healthcare technology, environmental science, or electrical systems. Build hands-on experience through internships, entry-level technician roles, or military service. Then pursue a domain-specific certification, learn the monitoring platforms common in your target industry, and apply to roles that match your technical background.
Can you get a monitoring specialist job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level monitoring specialist roles exist in IT helpdesks, hospital biomedical departments, and utility control rooms that train candidates on the job. Focus on earning a foundational certification, being specific about any hands-on exposure from coursework or volunteer work, and applying to employers who post roles with titles like monitoring technician or junior monitoring analyst.
What does the monitoring specialist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your technical background and shift availability. A second round typically involves scenario-based questions about how you identify, triage, and escalate alerts. Some employers in IT or industrial settings add a practical component where you walk through a simulated dashboard or describe your response to a specific alert type.
Where can I find and apply to monitoring specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to monitoring specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferred location or work format, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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