Security Guard - Full Time - Afternoons

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career growth

Health benefits

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Guard for full-time afternoon shifts in Dubuque, IA. You will serve clients in food/beverage production facilities, managing entry points, verifying credentials, and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, logging visitors, screening deliveries, responding to incidents, and conducting patrols.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check conducted per federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screening required where permissible by law.
• Licensing requirements per state/local laws; may be needed prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and drivers by following access control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain logs, and direct authorized personnel as per site procedures.
• Screen deliveries and outbound traffic, document access activity, and report unusual conditions to leadership.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow reporting/escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, and production-area perimeters.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Observation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

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.

As a Security Guard - Full Time - Afternoons in Dubuque, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, greet employees and visitors, and monitor access activity to help support a secure environment. You will provide clear communication, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Thur 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and drivers by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas in accordance with site procedures.
• Screen incoming deliveries and outbound traffic as required, document access-related activity, and report unusual conditions to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, production-area perimeters, and surrounding property; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

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.

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.