Full-Time Security Officer: Access Control & Patrol

Allied Universal; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer on a full-time, first-shift basis in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will safeguard clients across industries by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, and performing routine patrols while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include operating access systems, logging visitors, and responding to incidents with calm, professional escalation. Must meet minimum age, education, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal may consider applicants with criminal histories where allowed by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state or local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or delivery personnel at a manufacturing and industrial location by carrying out site-specific security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorizations, and delivery documentation per site requirements.
• Operate access control systems, issue and collect visitor badges, maintain logs, and report discrepancies to site leadership.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and following escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, production-adjacent areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer on a full-time, first-shift basis in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will safeguard clients across industries by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, and performing routine patrols while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include operating access systems, logging visitors, and responding to incidents with calm, professional escalation. Must meet minimum age, education, and licensing requirements.