Security Officer Patrol Associate

Alliedbarton Security Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; 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 Patrol Associate in West Des Moines, IA. This full-time role involves patrolling a financial institution, delivering customer service, and maintaining a visible security presence to deter incidents.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, monitoring access, recording details, and supporting opening/closing routines. Minimum 2 years security experience and a high school diploma are required; 21+ years old for the unarmed position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
• High school diploma or GED required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control/badge experience preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law; drug screen required where permitted.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a financial institution by following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and document details.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols throughout the banking location, including lobby and parking areas.
• Monitor access points, observe activity, and report irregularities to support site operations.
• Assist with opening/closing routines and support access control measures.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Access control

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Patrol Associate in West Des Moines, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access awareness, deliver outstanding customer service, and communicate with professionalism. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, this role offers a meaningful way to make an impact every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Tue10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Wed10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Thur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Fri10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at a financial institution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner, while documenting relevant details and following post instructions.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the banking location, including lobbies, offices, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas, as assigned.
• Monitor access points, observe visitor and employee activity, and report unusual behavior, maintenance concerns, and/or security-related issues to help support site operations.
• Assist with opening and closing routines, support access control practices, and provide visible presence to help discourage unauthorized activity and/or disruptions at the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1633498