Security Guard - Overnights - Part Time

Allied Universal • Cedar Rapids, 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 - Overnights - Part Time in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help support access control operations with professionalism and care. This role combines visible presence, routine activity, and strong communication to help deter security-related incidents while delivering great customer service. If you value teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact every day.

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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access control protocols, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas within the manufacturing and industrial location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting unusual activity according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout production areas, loading zones, parking areas, and the perimeter, with duties varying based on location conditions.
• Communicate with employees, contractors, drivers, and visitors regarding access requirements, delivery procedures, and other security-related policies while supporting orderly site operations.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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