Security Officer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security
Security Officer - Full Time
Job Location s
US-IA-Fort Madison
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Shifts Available Afternoon, Overnight
Business UnitAUS
OverviewAllied 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 Officer - Access Control in Fort Madison, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal at a food and beverage location, you will monitor entry points, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter security-related incidents. You will remain visible to support a secure environment while providing exceptional customer service and communication.
Join a team that values agility, reliability, and innovation, working together with integrity and a caring approach that puts people first.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMTue
12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri
04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat
04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Why Join Us:
- 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.
Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
What You'll Do:
- Monitor and control access to the location, verifying the identity of individuals entering and exiting to help maintain authorized entry.
- Provide customer service by assisting visitors, employees, and contractors with access-related inquiries and directions.
- Follow site-specific policies and procedures related to access control within a food and beverage environment.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating issues as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the premises and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and report security-related concerns.
- Document and report any suspicious activity, security-related incidents, or access violations according to Allied Universal protocols.
- Support emergency response activities as directed, including assisting with evacuations and/or lockdowns when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and detailed access logs, visitor records, and incident reports as required by site procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- CPR certification is preferred.
- 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.
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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