Security Officer Perimeter Patrol

Allied Universal; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Security Officer Perimeter Patrol at a financial institution. You will patrol, deter incidents, monitor access, and provide customer service while maintaining a visible security presence.

This full-time position offers a pay rate of $20.00 per hour, with night schedule hours. You will join a team focused on safety, reliability, and community service, supported by Allied Universal’s resources and training.

Qualifications

• Two years of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies in a calm, professional manner with appropriate notification.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of banking areas, entrances, parking areas, ATM locations, and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor and employee activity per site procedures and report anomalies.
• Prepare clear incident reports and daily activity documentation.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Access control

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Perimeter Patrol in West Des Moines, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and provide exceptional customer service. You will communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and guests while contributing to a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation guide how we put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of banking areas, entrances, parking areas, ATM locations, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor and employee activity in accordance with site procedures, reporting unusual conditions or policy concerns.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports and daily activity documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least two years of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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.