Security Officer Patrol Access

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Patrol Access 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 at a leading financial institution location as an unarmed patrol officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. In this people-first role, you will support access awareness, respond to site needs, and contribute through teamwork, reliability, agility, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 06:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 06:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and help to document observations and actions taken according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the lobby, offices, exterior areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to identify security-related concerns and report them promptly.
• Monitor access points, observe visitor and employee activity, and help to follow site-specific entry procedures for a professional financial services environment.
• Support Allied Universal standards by maintaining a visible presence, communicating with site contacts, and helping to address customer service needs and/or security-related issues as they arise.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1628261