Security Officer Access Terminal

Allied Universal; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Access Terminal in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA to protect client sites. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, and monitor visitor activity while maintaining professional communication with employees and vendors.

Join a team that values integrity, reliability, and customer-focused service, with opportunities for training and career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Guard card or license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check will be conducted in line with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out site-specific access control procedures.
• Monitor and control access at entry points, verify credentials, maintain visitor records, direct authorized personnel, vendors, and deliveries.
• Respond calmly to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access.
• Document daily activities, incidents and unusual conditions and communicate with leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Officer Access Terminal in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer supporting a food and beverage location. You will manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor visitor activity, and communicate professionally with employees, vendors, and guests. Your visible presence will help deter security-related incidents while supporting smooth daily operations. Bring a customer-focused approach to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and committed to integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.47 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day	Time
Mon	04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tue	04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Sun	12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Monitor and control access at assigned entry points, verify credentials, maintain visitor records, and direct authorized personnel, vendors, and deliveries in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through established reporting channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including entrances, parking areas, and the facility perimeter, to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and unusual conditions accurately and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.