Security Guard Overnights
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Security
Security Officer, Site Security, Unarmed Security
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.
Job DescriptionAs a Security Guard
- Full Time
- Overnights 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 monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and conduct routine patrols to help deter security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment.
Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first, collaborate, and act with integrity.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:Day Time Mon
12:00 AM - 08:00 AMTue
12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed
12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat
12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun
12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
- Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue access credentials as directed, and maintain accurate access-related records.
- Observe and report unusual activity, access violations, hazards, and security-related concerns within manufacturing and industrial locations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and contacting appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including building entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to help deter unauthorized access.
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 driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
- 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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