Security Officer - Full Time - Afternoons

Allied Universal; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer - Full Time - Afternoons in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will protect clients at a logistics location, manage access points, verify credentials, and patrol facilities to deter loss and incidents.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a people-first culture. The schedule covers afternoons, with a competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation as part of employment.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply; driver's license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials and authorization for staff and visitors.
• Deter unauthorized access and report unusual activity per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document events as required.
• Conduct regular patrols of facility, loading areas, parking, and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Observational skills

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 - Afternoons in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and drivers. You will help deter security-related incidents through a visible presence, clear communication, and timely reporting. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every shift.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$18.75 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and/or authorization for employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel, and maintain required entry and exit records.
• Help to deter unauthorized access and potential loss by observing activity at assigned entrances, gates, and restricted areas; report unusual activity according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting events as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

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. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.