Security Officer - Overnight Industrial Access Control

Allied Universal • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Overnight Industrial Access Control in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced manufacturing and industrial location, where you will manage access control and support a welcoming first point of contact for employees, contractors, and visitors. You will check credentials, control entry and exit, monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and report security-related concerns with clear communication. Bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a caring team that delivers through teamwork and customer service.

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 personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor badges, managing sign-in and sign-out activity, and directing authorized traffic to the proper areas.
• Monitor and document vehicle and delivery activity, including checking shipping and receiving paperwork as directed, maintaining logs, and reporting irregularities according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity, checking doors, gates, and restricted areas, and reporting maintenance and security-related concerns.

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.

What This Job Offers

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