Security Officer - Morning Shift
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 Officer - Badge Control 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 badges and visitor logs, and help control entry and exit points. You will maintain a visible presence, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, and communicate issues quickly and professionally. Join Allied Universal to bring agile, reliable, and innovative service, backed by a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity.
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 and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial manufacturing location.
- Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, managing contractor check-in and/or check-out, and maintaining access logs.
- Monitor inbound and outbound traffic including employees, visitors, and delivery drivers, and coordinate with site contacts to support orderly receiving and shipping activity.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, completing required notifications and documentation.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, production-adjacent spaces, and the perimeter, noting irregular conditions and reporting concerns per site procedures.
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
