Security Guard - Factory - Evenings

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 - Factory - Evenings in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will check access points, observe production and warehouse activity, document key events, and communicate clearly with site personnel. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset while supporting a caring, people-first culture built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of manufacturing and industrial areas, production spaces, warehouses, yards, and perimeter lines to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access at gates, entrances, and designated check points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor, contractor, and delivery logs.
• Monitor cameras, alarm systems, and other site equipment when assigned, and report irregular conditions according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including suspicious activity, disturbances, medical situations, and fire-related alarms, and notify site leadership and/or public responders as directed.
• Perform inbound and outbound vehicle observations when assigned, including documenting trailer numbers, seal status, and delivery or pickup details in accordance with site procedures.
• Support loss prevention and asset protection efforts by observing for theft indicators, policy noncompliance, and unauthorized removal of materials, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and follow-up actions using written reports, activity logs, and/or electronic reporting tools with clear, timely, and accurate information.
• Communicate professionally with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership, providing status updates, incident notifications, and shift turnover information.
• Maintain a professional presence, follow post orders, and assist with building rules compliance regarding restricted areas, badge display requirements, and controlled access zones.

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.

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.