Special Response / Flex Security Officer

GardaWorld; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits package

401(k)

PTO

Uniform provided

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking a casual Response Security Officer in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role varies by day and event, including customer service, patrols, and surveillance, demanding agility and precise actions. You will adapt quickly, maintain security, and support incident response.

The position offers a full-time schedule with on-call hours, a competitive wage, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. GardaWorld provides uniform and ongoing training to help you excel.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to pass extensive screening
• Over-time and holidays availability
• Must be 21+ years old
• Must have a valid driver\'s license

Responsibilities

• Monitor the premises to ensure security
• Conduct patrols to spot suspicious activity
• Control access points and verify identities
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Skills

Adaptability

Customer service

Quick thinking

Problem solving

Security awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Response Security Officer!

Ready to suit up as a Special Response/Flex Security Guard

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one mission to the next. Tell us about how you embrace change and thrive in the heart of the action.

As a casual Security Officer – Response, your role will vary depending on the day and special event. Whether it’s customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision.

What’s in it for you:

• Site Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
• Set schedule: Full-time, must be avaible to work all hours including overnights in an on-call capacity
• Competitive hourly wage of $21.65 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Response Security Guard:

• Monitor the premises to ensure security
• Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity
• Control access points and verify identities
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications for Response Security Guard:

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations
• Responsive and strong problem solving skills
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!
• Must be avaible to work over-time and holidays
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an Iowa security license (GardaWorld will help to obtain)

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work.

26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you?

We also have tactical, surveillance, and concierge roles available.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening to be conducted after an offer of employment is extended.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment