Security Officer - Patrol Driver - 1st Shift

Allied Universal; Middle Amana (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Amana, IA is seeking a Security Officer - Patrol Driver for 1st shift to safeguard clients in manufacturing and industrial settings. You will manage access control, verify credentials, and provide exceptional customer service while patrolling the site. A valid driver’s license is required.

Join a team committed to integrity and service, with growth opportunities and benefits. This role emphasizes visibility, incident response, and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license required per policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screening as condition of employment.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, issue visitor badges, and maintain logs.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access to the facility and report unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, problem-solving manner per site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, parking areas, and facility perimeter to deter incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Alarm panel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

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 - Patrol Driver - 1st Shift in Amana, 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 manage visitor and employee access, verify credentials, monitor alarm panels, and respond to security-related concerns. You will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements. Join a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.16 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Tue 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Sun 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate access-control logs and records.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access to the facility, direct authorized traffic to designated areas, and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, production-adjacent spaces, and the facility perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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.

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.