Position Title: Armored Security Guard
Location: IL, Rockford
EOE Statement: Thillens is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Thillens does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Description: About Thillens:
Thillens has been a trusted secure transportation business focused on exceptional customer service for almost 90 years.
We believe that great service starts with our Thillens team members and we are focused on hiring and rewarding professionals who share our commitment to exceeding our customers expectation in a safe, family orientated operation.
Thillens has transitioned to new ownership in 2019 and this has enabled fresh new investment in the business which in turn is providing our teams with the support, training and technology to perform at their best.
We have roles at all our branch locations which include Chicago IL, Belleville IL, Peoria IL, Rockford IL, Hudson WI, Madison WI, and Slinger WI.
We always actively looking for committed professional team members to join our Thillens team.
Job Summary
Inside every iconic Thillens truck is a team working for themselves, their customers, and our historic legacy. Every stop, every customer, every day—matters. We are working on the front lines of commerce. It is a responsibility we gladly embrace with independence and empowerment. We do it because it makes us proud.
As an Armored Security Guard (Route Team Member), you will operate an armored vehicle and oversee the safe pick-up and delivery of cash and valuables. You will work to ensure that every stop runs with precision and professionalism. As an applicant you should be comfortable working as part of a team. During the first 90-days you will start as a trainee and progressing quickly to a team member and then with the opportunity to be a manager of your own team.
Strong hires can quickly move from trainee to team member and then up to manager.
We provide a guaranteed minimum hourly pay range depending on seniority. $17 / hour to $25 / hour. Potential to earn $30 / hour based on earning commision from the number of completed stops. In addition to the hourly pay we also pay a quarterly bonus between $750-$3000 for maintaining the safety and security of our employees and the service.
Responsibilities
Your Role as an Armored Security Guard (Route Team Member)
Route Team Members work in a performance-oriented environment and take ownership of vital work that protects our customers assets. Operating as a team, our members are each individually and collectively working hard to perform their duties, helping each other succeed in providing exceptional service, security, and safety.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Maintain the safety and security of your Thillens team members and your armored vehicle at all times
- Operate your vehicle with safety in mind. Proactive safe driving that protects your team and the communities we serve
- Deliver or pick up valuables at customer locations
- Service Gaming Machines, Pay Vaults and ATM's
- Reconcile customer deposits and receipts of all valuables handled during daily business
- Process cash and make up orders in Transit
- Guarding duties
- Other duties as directed
Job Requirements
The Skills You Need
We will train all our employees to perform their duties through our team approach which is why we consider any candidate who is a hard-working team player, trustworthy, honest and committed to customer service.
We highly value, but it is not essential, those with experience and have operated as couriers and drivers in an armed environment with armored vehicles.
Additional requirements include:
- At least 21 years of age
- A valid driver’s license and that you possess and will maintain a clean driving record
- Completion of all Department of Transportation requirements
- Security experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Have a Valid F.O.I.D Card for all Illinois locations
- Ability to obtain 108 Security Permit issued by DSPS for all Wisconsin locations
- Trained in the use of a firearm preferred
- Have a clean background and pass our required background check
Benefits
A Career Worth Building
At Thillens, we value our team members and offer our Route Team Members local routes. We invest in both the individuals and team’s growth and development. We also believe in cross training our team members in order to ensure they possess diverse skillsets. Your career can grow at Thillens as we believe in rewarding our successful talent with increased responsibilities such as becoming Route Team Manager and then into our Assistant Branch Manager trainee program.
Our pay is based on piecework and quarterly bonuses; however, we guarantee minimum hourly rates of pay based on seniority and deliberately pay more than other traditional armored companies as we want the very best. Quarterly bonus can range from $750-$3000 based off employee performance.
Should you be part of our gaming Route Team servicing our highly valued gaming customers, your pay is based on a guaranteed pay level for performing required services per stop as well as the guarantee of a minimum hourly pay based on your seniority.
Other benefits of building your career at Thillens include:
- Medical PPO Plan, HSA - With improved company contributions and lower deductibles
- AFLAC benefits, including Disability, Lump Sum Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital and Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Employee Recruitment Referral Bonus, payable based on commitment to staying in the first year
- A strong, team-oriented culture
- Promotion from within is strongly encouraged.
- Annual gun training provided
- $1,000 Sign-on Bonus, payable based on commitment to staying in the first year
What’s Next?
We want you to join Thillens.
Please take the time to complete the application process as we are growing and are actively looking for the right candidates to join our team. We will be notified via Email of your application and swiftly start our review process. For those who qualify for the position you will be contacted, and an interview will be scheduled.
We Welcome Veterans
We honor the service of our veterans and understand how that service can translate into a successful civilian career. Discipline, teamwork, security and a commitment to excellence make veterans extraordinary candidates for Thillens and we have a strong community of veterans across our organization
Thillens is an equal opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Thillens is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
Position Requirements: Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time and/or Part-Time
About the Organization: Position: ARMED GUARD-DRIVER/COURIER-VETERANS ENCOURAGED
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
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