Access Control Security Officer – Credential Verification

Able Too Work; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools (shift access)

Career growth

Financial and health benefits

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Oakland, IA is seeking a Security Officer Credential Verification to protect clients across manufacturing and industrial locations. You will verify access, monitor entry points, and provide professional service to employees and visitors.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, HS diploma, and ability to pass background checks and a drug screen; you will be part of a calm, proactive security team focused on integrity, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while enforcing site access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify identification, maintain entry records, and direct authorized individuals.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian entry/exit, screen deliveries, and coordinate access for vendors.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, problem-solving manner and report observations through established channels.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Valid driver’s license

Background check willingness

Age 18+ / 21+ (armed)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Oakland, IA is seeking a Security Officer Credential Verification to protect clients across manufacturing and industrial locations. You will verify access, monitor entry points, and provide professional service to employees and visitors.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, HS diploma, and ability to pass background checks and a drug screen; you will be part of a calm, proactive security team focused on integrity, reliability, and teamwork.