Security Officer Full Time 1st Shift

Allied Universal North Americas 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 - Full Time - 1st Shift 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 in a manufacturing and industrial location you will manage entry points verify credentials monitor visitor and employee access and report security-related concerns. You will maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents while delivering outstanding customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universals agile reliable and innovative team where a caring culture teamwork and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What Youll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients employees contractors and visitors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures access-control policies and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to industrial facilities construction areas and restricted locations by verifying credentials maintaining visitor and contractor logs and issuing access badges or passes as authorized.
• Respond to access-control alarms incidents and critical situations in a calm problem-solving manner documenting observations and notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility perimeter entry points parking areas and restricted work zones to help identify unauthorized access and security-related concerns.
• Maintain clear and accurate activity reports incident documentation and shift handoff communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

Minimum 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 drivers license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity age color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information disability protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: .

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