Security Officer - Part Time

Alliedbarton Security Services; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,889 - 31,175; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive technology for shift claiming

Paid training

Participation in retirement savings plan

Discounts on top brands and services

Job summary

Allied Universal seeks a Security Officer - Part Time in Waterloo, IA, who will provide customer service and conduct security patrols. Responsibilities include monitoring access points, responding to incidents, and following established procedures. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and be at least 19 years old, with an ability to lift over 20 lbs.

Enjoy flexible scheduling and various growth opportunities in a collaborative work environment. Join a respected team contributing positively to community safety and security.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills with site contacts and clients.
• Ability to conduct regular and random patrols effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and adhere to security procedures.
• Conduct routine patrols and document unusual activities.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lift more than 20 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 - Part Time in Waterloo, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. This role offers the chance to work with a team that values being agile, reliable, and innovative, while putting people first and acting with integrity every day.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.26 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns according to post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout production areas, parking areas, shipping and receiving zones, and the exterior perimeter, noting unusual activity and/or maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by verifying credentials, observing visitor activity, and reporting policy violations or suspicious behavior.
• Support daily operations by communicating with site contacts, following established protocols, and completing required logs, reports, and other security‑related documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.
• Be at least 19 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.