Security Guard - Full Time

Allied Universal • Lenox Township, IA

1d • Onsite

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 - Full Time in Amana, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, serving as a welcoming first point of contact while helping support security-related procedures, visitor access, and clear communication. In this driving post, you will bring professionalism, reliability, and integrity to each interaction while working with a team that puts people first and delivers responsive, customer-focused service.

Requirements

• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by welcoming visitors, verifying credentials, managing access procedures, and following site-specific policies at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Monitor the front desk area, answer questions, direct guests and/or vendors to appropriate personnel, and document visitor activity in accordance with post instructions.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site contacts and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Support daily security-related operations by monitoring entry points, reviewing badges and/or identification, maintaining required logs, and reporting concerns to Allied Universal and site leadership.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED