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Shift supervisor jobs in Chicago are consistently in demand across retail, food service, manufacturing, and logistics, with openings concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the industrial corridors of the Southwest Side. Employers hiring right now include OSI, Starbucks, and Vienna Beef. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Shift Supervisor - Unarmed
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Allied Universal® is hiring a Shift Supervisor - Unarmed. The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the security of a high profile client’s facility, property, and surrounding campus for a designated shift. The Shift Supervisor performs general security duties as directed in the protection of persons and property and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, as specified in post orders, and will deter criminal activity and misconduct.
Pay Rate: $21.25/Hr
- Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
- Provide direction and instruction to subordinates regarding the performance of their duties
- Cross-training officers to make them more versatile and run site efficiently
- Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
- Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
- Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under their direct supervision
- Oversee staffing, scheduling and on-site training for security officer assigned to his/her shift.
- Ensure that contract required training and screening elements for security personnel have been met
- Maintain overtime to minimum or to a predefined level designated by Allied Universal®
- Ensure quality of service and contract compliance by regularly inspecting security personnel and their job performance when assigned to his/her shift
- Perform other operations and related functions (e.g., payroll, review and maintain incident reports, assist in preparation of security surveys and post orders)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
- Current and valid driver’s license
- Must possess one or more of the following:
- Associate’s degree of higher in any discipline
- Service in the active-duty military, military reserves, or National Guard
- Service in auxiliary police or police cadets
- Minimum of one (1) year verifiable and successful security experiences
- Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable work experience demonstrating the following:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to maintain poise and self-control during emergency situations
- Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, and of composing reports
- Effective oral and written communication skills; write informatively, clearly, and accurately
- Planning and organizing skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
- Problem solving skills
- Coaching, mentoring, motivating skills
- Active listening skills
- Encourage effective teamwork
- Assess and evaluate situations effectively
- Synthesize facts, concepts, principles
- Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
- Compile, sort, and interpret data
- Research, investigate, compile information
- Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
- Setting and achieving goals
- Attending to detail
- Experience in Emergency Management Systems FEMA Incident Command Certification; ICO 100, 200, 300
- Working knowledge of EMS protocols, Medical First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan
- Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
- 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
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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
Requisition ID
2026-1628335
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Shift Supervisor Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a shift supervisor job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's highest-volume hiring sectors: retail along the Magnificent Mile and neighborhood commercial corridors, food and beverage operations in the Loop and West Loop, and distribution and logistics hubs in Cicero and the Southwest Side. Candidates who can demonstrate experience managing a team during high-traffic periods, handling scheduling, and resolving customer issues on the floor move to the top of the pile fastest in Chicago's competitive hourly management market.
Which companies hire shift supervisors in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring shift supervisors in Chicago include OSI, Starbucks, and Vienna Beef, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Chicago's dense mix of national chains, regional grocers, healthcare facilities, and large hospitality operators means consistent openings across the city's neighborhoods year-round.
Are there remote shift supervisor jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though they are rare since shift supervisor roles are typically hands-on and require an on-site presence to manage staff and operations directly. About 0% of shift supervisor openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which tends to reflect roles in call center operations or back-office scheduling functions rather than floor-level supervision.
How can I get a shift supervisor job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is moving up from a frontline role within the same employer. Large Chicago-area retailers, quick-service restaurant groups, and hotel chains regularly promote reliable team members into shift lead or keyholder positions before a full supervisor title. Completing a food handler certification or an OSHA safety course sharpens your application, and availability for overnight or early-morning shifts at 24-hour locations in neighborhoods like Wicker Park or Logan Square can give you an edge when openings are competitive.
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