Security Officer - Full Time

Job Description

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.

As a Security Officer - Full Time in Cedar Rapids, IA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal in a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, and support security-related protocols for employees, visitors, and deliveries. This role offers the chance to stay visible, communicate clearly, and provide outstanding customer service while working as part of a caring, agile, and reliable team that leads with integrity and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to all persons at the location by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Control access to the location by verifying credentials, processing visitors, maintaining entry records, and communicating access concerns to site leadership.
• Monitor entrances, exits, loading areas, and other restricted points to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document observations and actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter, noting unusual conditions, equipment issues, and/or security-related concerns within the manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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:

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