Security Officer - Full Time

Allied Universal; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer in Dubuque, IA. You will safeguard clients across industries, manage entry points, verify access, and maintain logs, delivering exceptional service while supporting a secure workplace.

This full-time role requires 18+ (21+ for armed) with a background check and potential licensing. You will participate in patrols, respond to incidents, and contribute to a safe, compliant environment for employees and visitors.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screening required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out access-control procedures and site policies, including emergency response when needed.
• Monitor entry and exit points; verify credentials and visitor authorizations.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and access-control logs and issue temporary credentials as directed.
• Respond to incidents calmly and report security concerns to site contacts and leadership.
• Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas and monitor for unusual conditions or unauthorized access.

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

As a Security Officer - Full Time in Dubuque, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a food and beverage location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents. You will deliver exceptional customer service and communication while supporting a secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage manufacturing location.
• Monitor entry and exit points; verify credentials, visitor authorizations, and vendor access in accordance with site requirements.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, delivery, and access-control logs; issue and collect temporary credentials as directed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly reporting security-related concerns to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including building entrances, employee parking areas, and the perimeter, while observing for unusual conditions or 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.