Security Officer - Utilities Entry Control Driver

Overview

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.

Position: Security Officer - Utilities Entry Control Driver in Council Bluffs, IA
. You will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Allied Universal Officer at a utilities location, you will manage access control by greeting visitors, confirming credentials, logging entries, and supporting a smooth flow of people and vehicles. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license. Our agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

• Mon: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Tue: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sat: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sun: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by following site-specific procedures, access control policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing and/or tracking temporary credentials, and directing visitors to approved destinations.
• Operate gatehouse and/or lobby access control processes, including checking vehicles and deliveries for authorization and completing required logs.
• Monitor CCTV, access control panels, and alarm systems for security-related conditions and report irregular activity per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of utility facilities, buildings, yards, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Perform routine checks of doors, gates, and restricted areas, reporting maintenance concerns and access issues through established channels.
• Complete accurate written and electronic reports, including incident reports, daily activity reports, and pass-down information for shift transitions.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuations, severe weather response, and operational interruptions as directed by site leadership and post orders.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership, using radios, phones, and other assigned systems to coordinate responses and request assistance when needed.

• 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:

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