Security Guard - Overnights - Patrol Driver

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 - Patrol Driver in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an unarmed, driving patrol officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will make routine vehicle and foot patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and requests for assistance. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site personnel, and deliver customer service with integrity. At Allied Universal, you will support a caring, agile team that values reliability, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / 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 personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification and/or credentials, documenting visitor and contractor entry, and directing individuals to the proper locations per site policy.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other systems when assigned, and report unusual activity, unsecured doors, and/or suspicious conditions to site contacts and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting emergency services when needed and assisting with site evacuation or accountability procedures as directed.
• Document security-related activities and incidents in written reports and shift logs, including patrol findings, access control activity, and response actions taken.
• Communicate professionally with site management, employees, drivers, and vendors to support site operations while following post orders and confidentiality requirements.
• Support vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow during shift changes, deliveries, and special events as directed, including observing for unauthorized parking and/or restricted-area entry.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.