Security Guard - Full Time - Overnights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Security Guard - Full Time - Overnights to protect clients across manufacturing and industrial sites. You will monitor access points, verify credentials, and provide professional customer service while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

This full-time overnight role offers $26.00 per hour, a background check and drug screen as required, and opportunities to grow with our smart tools and benefits program.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and access control per site procedures.
• Monitor entry/exit points and verify credentials.
• Conduct regular patrols and report security concerns.
• Respond calmly to incidents per site procedures.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Patrolling

Education

High school diploma

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 - Overnights in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and conduct routine patrols to help deter security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first, collaborate, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue access credentials as directed, and maintain accurate access-related records.
• Observe and report unusual activity, access violations, hazards, and security-related concerns within manufacturing and industrial locations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and contacting appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including building entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to help deter unauthorized access.

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.