Security Officer Full Time Overnights

Allied Universal®; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; 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 for full-time overnight shifts in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will protect clients across aerospace/defense sites, deter incidents, and provide professional customer service while maintaining a visible presence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and compliance with background checks and drug screening. Access control and badge handling skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors following site policies.
• Respond calmly to incidents and alarms per site protocols.
• Conduct regular/unarmed patrols of facilities and perimeter to deter issues.
• Monitor restricted access areas and verify credentials.
• Complete accurate logs, reports, and shift handoffs per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations following site protocols.
• Carry out regular/ random unarmed patrols of facilities, access points, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and verify credentials as directed.
• Document activities and incidents with shift handoffs per procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol

Emergency response

Communication

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control

Badge system

Computer/ tablet use

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 Overnights in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at an aerospace and defense location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, support access control activities, and provide professional customer service. This driving position offers the opportunity to use strong communication and technology skills while supporting a dynamic environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where a caring culture, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.98 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facilities, access points, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unusual activity and support site requirements.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as directed, and report unauthorized entry attempts or policy violations.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift handoff communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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 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.