Security Officer Access Gatehouse

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Security Officer Level

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Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Security Officer Access Gatehouse

Job Location s

US-IA-Cedar Rapids

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.

As a Security Officer Access Gatehouse 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 professional at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support visitor management while helping to deter security-related incidents. In this visible role, you will deliver outstanding customer service, clear communication, and dependable support.

Bring your agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a role that puts people first every day.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Sat 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access procedures, screening entry points, and supporting security-related protocols at an industrial location.
• Monitor and control access at gates, lobbies, and/or restricted areas by checking credentials, verifying visitor authorizations, issuing passes, and documenting arrivals and departures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and unusual activity in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter, observing for unauthorized access, operational concerns, and conditions that could help to impact the location.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, visitor records, and incident reports, and follow post orders and client‑directed procedures for deliveries, vehicles, and material movement.

• 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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