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Skokie Park District

WLC Building Supervisor

Skokie, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The incumbent will provide essential support by supervising part-time desk staff, Fitness First ... Security and Operations Oversight: * Oversee the operations of the building, ensuring strict ...

Holiday Inn Schaumburg

Front Desk Clerk

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$16/hr

... security, and confidentiality protocols · Perform additional duties as assigned Skills ... This position is a part-time position offering great flexibility. Some weekends or evenings may be ...

The Salvation Army

Welcome Desk Attendant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.60 - $21.11/hr

Welcome Desk Attendant LOCATION/DEPT: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center REPORTS TO: Welcome ... and security protocols. * Part time schedule with evenings and weekends required. * Pay is ...

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How much do part time desk security jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time desk security in Chicago, IL is $23.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.81 and $26.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Desk Security vs Part Time Security Guard?

AspectPart Time Desk SecurityPart Time Security Guard
CredentialsSecurity license, sometimes customer service trainingSecurity license, physical fitness, sometimes first aid
Work EnvironmentReception areas, front desks, office buildingsOutdoor, indoor, various locations including events and retail
Employer & IndustryCorporate offices, residential complexesRetail stores, events, industrial sites
Common Search IntentMonitoring access, customer assistancePatrolling, maintaining security

Part Time Desk Security typically involves monitoring access points and providing customer assistance in office or residential settings, requiring mainly licensing and customer service skills. In contrast, Part Time Security Guards often patrol and secure various locations, requiring physical fitness and sometimes additional certifications. Both roles are essential in security but differ in environment and daily duties.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Desk Security job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Full Time, and 90% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,605 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Security Officer Part Time Front Desk

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

Allied Universal
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 10K+ employees

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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$19.30/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

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 Part Time Front Desk in Oak Brook, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a premier commercial real estate location, you will serve as a welcoming, visible presence for tenants and visitors. You will manage access, monitor entry activity, communicate professionally, and assist with security-related concerns while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $19.30 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon04:00 PM - 08:00 PMTue04:00 PM - 08:00 PMWed04:00 PM - 08:00 PMThur04:00 PM - 08:00 PMFri04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
What You'll Do:
  • Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or contractors at a commercial real estate front desk while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
  • Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying credentials, maintaining visitor records, and directing guests according to established procedures.
  • Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as directed.
  • Maintain awareness of front desk activities, report unusual activity or security-related concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access.
  • Support daily building operations by answering phones, providing directions, receiving deliveries, and communicating relevant information to building management and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:
  • 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
  • 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
2026-1663543
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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US

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