Security Officer - Patrol Driver - 1st Shift

Allied Universal • Lenox Township, IA

3d • 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 Officer - Patrol Driver - 1st Shift in Amana, 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 manage visitor and employee access, verify credentials, monitor alarm panels, and respond to security-related concerns. You will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements. Join a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.

Requirements

• 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.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate access-control logs and records.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access to the facility, direct authorized traffic to designated areas, and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, production-adjacent spaces, and the facility perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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