Security Guard - Overnight Position

Security Guard
- Overnight Position

Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Security Guard
- Overnight Position in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible, professional presence. You will support daily operations with strong communication, customer service, and integrity while working as part of a caring, reliable, and innovative team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

• Mon: 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM
• Tue: 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM
• Wed: 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM
• Thu: 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM
• Sun: 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out access control procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business, perimeter, and access‑controlled areas, noting unusual activity and reporting security‑related concerns.
• Support truck, delivery, and contractor check‑in processes as applicable, helping to maintain orderly access flow and adherence to location protocols.

• 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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