Security Guard - Full Time - Afternoons

Allied Universal; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard - Full Time - Afternoons in Coralville, IA to safeguard clients across tech, media, and telecommunications environments. You will perform unarmed patrols, maintain a visible presence, greet employees and visitors, and enforce site policies with professionalism.

The role emphasizes customer service, incident reporting, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Applicants must be 18+ with a HS diploma and able to pass background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Background check conducted per federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen may be required where permitted by law; licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors per site policies.
• Conduct regular patrols of the facility, grounds, entrances, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity, reporting suspicious behavior and maintenance concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations with calm professionalism and document actions.
• Complete accurate logs, incident reports, and shift communications per site requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols & observation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Guard - Full Time - Afternoons in Coralville, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a dynamic tech, media, and telecommunications location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, monitor assigned areas, and report security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.10 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSun04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location, reporting suspicious behavior, maintenance concerns, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting actions taken.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift communications while maintaining a professional presence and following Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.