Access Control Security Officer — Day Shift (Full-Time)

Allied Universal; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for full-time 1st shift in Cedar Rapids, IA to safeguard clients across industries. You will manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entries, and respond to incidents while delivering excellent customer service.

This role emphasizes visible presence, reporting, and collaboration with site contacts. Minimum requirements include being 18+ (21+ for armed) and a high school diploma, background check, and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to industrial facilities, construction areas, and restricted locations by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and issuing access badges or passes as authorized.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, perimeter, entry points, parking areas, and restricted work zones to help identify unauthorized access and security-related concerns.
• Maintain clear and accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for full-time 1st shift in Cedar Rapids, IA to safeguard clients across industries. You will manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entries, and respond to incidents while delivering excellent customer service.

This role emphasizes visible presence, reporting, and collaboration with site contacts. Minimum requirements include being 18+ (21+ for armed) and a high school diploma, background check, and drug screen.