Security Officer - Enhanced Part Time - Flex

Alliedbarton Security Services; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Enhanced Part Time - Flex in Waterloo, IA. This role offers reliable hours with the option to pick up extra shifts via our scheduling platform, designed to support income stability for a part-time schedule up to 40 hours per week.

Pay rate is $19.25 per hour. The position emphasizes customer service, site-specific procedures, and professional reliability in a manufacturing and industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background investigation will be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• A drug screen is required.
• Licensing requirements vary by state and may be required prior to employment.
• Age: 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by following site-specific security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, warehouses, parking areas, access points, and perimeter.
• Monitor access control points and verify credentials per site procedures; direct authorized personnel and vehicles.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical events, and critical situations calmly and per site protocols.
• Complete daily activity, incident, and shift reports; communicate with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer - Enhanced Part Time - Flex in Waterloo, IA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $19.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures and emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, warehouse spaces, parking areas, access points, and the facility perimeter, documenting observations and reporting unusual conditions.
• Monitor access control points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and assist with directing authorized personnel and vehicles.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical events, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established site protocols and contacting appropriate personnel or emergency services.
• Complete daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

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.