Security Officer Patrol Services
About The Position
Allied Universal is hiring a full-time, unarmed Security Officer for Patrol Services at a financial institution in West Des Moines, Iowa. The officer will help safeguard clients by monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a visible security presence, supporting access control, and communicating professionally with employees and visitors. The role also involves documenting security-related activity and providing customer service while representing Allied Universal’s people-first culture with integrity and teamwork. The scheduled shift is Wednesday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour. Applicants must have at least two years of security-related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. A guard card or license, access-control and badge-system experience, and customer-service experience are preferred. Employment is conditional on applicable background and drug screening requirements.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of security-related experience.
- At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
- Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements vary by state or locality and may be required before employment.
Nice To Haves
- A guard card or license.
- Experience with access control and badge systems.
- Customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor access points, lobby areas, parking areas, and other assigned locations; observe and report unusual activity, suspicious persons, and security-related concerns.
- Respond professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, contacting appropriate personnel or emergency services as directed.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility interior, exterior, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential security concerns.
- Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
Benefits
- Access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts.
- Paid training and career growth opportunities.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
