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Part Time Office Security (Police Officers Wanted)

Accel Entertainment · Burr Ridge, IL · Part time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your law enforcement background and how it fits a corporate security role.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate police experience into protecting employees and property in an office.

Tell me about a time you calmed down a tense situation without using force.

What they are checking: Whether de-escalation is their first tool in a workplace full of employees and visitors.

What improvements have you recommended to security operations in the past, and were they adopted?

What they are checking: Whether they think beyond their shift and can influence how security is run.

How do you balance being visible and approachable with being alert?

What they are checking: Whether they can make employees feel safe without making the office feel tense.

What would you do

An unknown person tries to follow an employee through a secure door. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act firmly but professionally on tailgating and access violations.

An employee tells you a coworker has made threatening comments. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they take workplace threats seriously and route them to the right people quickly.

This is a part-time role. How would you stay up to date on the office and its people when you are not there every day?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep situational awareness across shifts through handoffs and communication.

About the work

Walk me through how you would assess risks at an office that supports a cash-heavy business.

What they are checking: Whether they think about access control, visitors, cash exposure and response plans.

How would you support an internal investigation without overstepping as a private employee?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the difference between private security and sworn police authority.

How do you write an incident report that will hold up if it is later used by police or in court?

What they are checking: Whether their documentation is clear, factual and complete.

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The full job description

As published by Accel Entertainment.

About Us Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 29,000 electronic gaming terminals in nearly 4,700 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing, features live racing, electronic gaming machines, live table games, food and beverage amenities, and pari-mutuel betting. Job Description : Job Description SUMMARY: The primary responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to, providing safety and security to employees and property both internally and externally, surveying and assessing potential risks and threats, assisting law enforcement in the investigative process and recommending improvements for security operations to the Director of Security, as well as assisting in other areas as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintains situational and tactical awareness throughout the shift. • Preforms a rapid site survey of the location the collection team is entering and makes a rapid, accurate, decision regarding safety concerns. • Continually monitors the tactical situation and makes accurate and effective evaluations regarding team safety. • While working in the Security Operations Center (SOC), conducts regular interior security sweeps and evaluates and follows up on any safety concerns or potentially hazardous situations. • While working in the SOC, logs security sweeps and any unusual incidents on information technology workspace. • While working in the SOC, conducts external security sweeps of the exterior of the facility at staggered times to prevent a detectable pattern. Logs any unusual incidents or safety/security concerns on Slack. • While working in the SOC, monitors security camera feeds and observes, logs, and promptly and effectively responds to any observed incidents. • Maintains all certifications, licenses, and training requirements. • Responds to workplace violence incidents using appropriate levels of force. • Provides first aid to victims at the appropriate level corresponding to their training. • Security staff will display a welcoming and positive attitude to all persons. • Security staff will provide access control to the Accel Entertainment Office. • Security staff will politely challenge employees/visitors if Credentials/Identification/Visitor Badge is not visible. • Responds to weather, natural disaster, structural emergencies, fires, etc. and makes an evaluation. • In the event of an evacuation we will assist by directing employees to evacuation points. • Take photos of suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations and distributes via Slack or to a security supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS : • 7+ years of Retired or active law enforcement experience • Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence. • Commitment to excellence and high standards. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow. • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees. • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. • Minimum of 21 years of age • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequently sit for prolonged periods. • Frequently required to stand. • Frequently required to walk in a rapid pace. • Frequently required to talk or hear. • Frequently required to drive long distances for operational activities. • May engage in rapid physical movements in response to emergency situations. • Occasionally required to lift/push light weights 35-50lbs or more. • Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus. • Utilize visual acuity to operate firearms. • Occasionally engage in physical techniques to control physically resisting subjects with an appropriate level of force. • Remain certified in CPR/AED and first aid and provide an initial response to medical emergencies. • Exposure to outside weather conditions. • Protective equipment is required that may include firearms, flashlights, restraint gear. • The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate. Base Pay Range : $26.00 per hour This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset. Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief. Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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