Security Officer - Full Time - 1st Shift

Allied Universal; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer on a full-time, first-shift basis in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will safeguard clients across industries by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, and performing routine patrols while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include operating access systems, logging visitors, and responding to incidents with calm, professional escalation. Must meet minimum age, education, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal may consider applicants with criminal histories where allowed by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state or local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or delivery personnel at a manufacturing and industrial location by carrying out site-specific security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorizations, and delivery documentation per site requirements.
• Operate access control systems, issue and collect visitor badges, maintain logs, and report discrepancies to site leadership.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and following escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, production-adjacent areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

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 - Full Time - 1st Shift in Cedar Rapids, 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 monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and conduct routine patrols to help maintain a secure environment. You will remain visible to help deter security-related incidents while delivering exceptional customer service and clear communication. 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: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Wed 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Thur 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Sat 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or delivery personnel at a manufacturing and industrial location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the location by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorizations, and delivery documentation in accordance with site requirements.
• Operate access control systems, issue and collect visitor badges or credentials, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and report access-related discrepancies to site leadership.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, production-adjacent areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

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.