Security Officer Credential Verification

Able Too Work; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools (shift access)

Career growth

Financial and health benefits

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Oakland, IA is seeking a Security Officer Credential Verification to protect clients across manufacturing and industrial locations. You will verify access, monitor entry points, and provide professional service to employees and visitors.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, HS diploma, and ability to pass background checks and a drug screen; you will be part of a calm, proactive security team focused on integrity, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while enforcing site access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify identification, maintain entry records, and direct authorized individuals.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian entry/exit, screen deliveries, and coordinate access for vendors.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, problem-solving manner and report observations through established channels.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Valid driver’s license

Background check willingness

Age 18+ / 21+ (armed)

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 Credential Verification in Oakland, 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 manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and help maintain a secure environment. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with employees and visitors, complete security-related documentation, and may operate a vehicle in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements. Join a caring, agile team that values integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.52 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tue06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sat06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.

• Monitor access points, verify identification and/or authorization, maintain visitor and contractor entry records, and direct authorized individuals to appropriate areas.

• Control vehicle and pedestrian entry and exit in accordance with site procedures, including screening deliveries and coordinating access for vendors and contractors.

• Respond to incidents, access concerns, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, reporting observations through established channels.

• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, business areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

• 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 .