Security Officer Entry Screening

Allied Universal; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits package

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Entry Screening in Garner, IA. You will safeguard clients at a manufacturing and industrial location, manage entry points, verify credentials, and maintain a professional presence to deter incidents.

The role emphasizes customer service, clear communication with employees and visitors, and adherence to site policies. Full-time schedule: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–06:00 PM, pay rate $19.12 per hour, and opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required.
• Licensing may be required.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points at a manufacturing and industrial location; verify credentials, manage visitor and contractor entry, and maintain accurate access-related records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, production areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns.
• Help to deter unauthorized access and prohibited activities by maintaining awareness of site activity and communicating professionally with personnel and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Incident response

Patrolling

Professional communication

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 Officer Entry Screening in Garner, 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 credentials, monitor access activity, and maintain a professional presence that helps deter incidents. You will communicate clearly with employees, visitors, and site personnel while supporting security-related procedures. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.12 / Hour

Job Schedule: Mon – Fri: 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points at a manufacturing and industrial location; verify credentials, manage visitor and contractor entry, and maintain accurate access-related records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, production areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns.
• Help to deter unauthorized access and prohibited activities by maintaining awareness of site activity and communicating professionally with personnel and visitors.

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.

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.