Security Guard - Unarmed - Overnights
About The Position
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 Guard - Unarmed - Overnights in Cedar Rapids, 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 greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and monitor activity to help support a secure environment. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help deter incidents, respond to alarms and/or questions with clear communication, and document security-related events. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to every interaction.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access control requirements and/or emergency response activities as needed.
- Control entry and exit for employees, visitors, contractors and delivery drivers by verifying identification, issuing credentials, managing sign-in and sign-out logs and directing traffic to proper check-in points.
- Monitor and report unusual activity at gates, lobbies and other access points, communicating with site contacts and Allied Universal supervision to help support orderly operations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, completing required notifications and written reports.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around production areas, warehouses, yards, parking areas and the perimeter, watching for hazards, unauthorized access and/or policy violations and reporting findings.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
