Security Guard - Full Time

Security Guard - Full Time Job in Fort Madison, Iowa

Fort Madison, Iowa Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Afternoon, Overnight Req ID: 2026-1745892 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Date posted: 11/10/2026

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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 Guard - Full Time in Fort Madison, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing entry points, verifying credentials, monitoring access activity, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with employees and visitors, and support a welcoming workplace. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Monitor and control access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor and contractor records, and issue or collect credentials in accordance with site procedures.
• Observe incoming and outgoing personnel, deliveries, and vehicle traffic; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, loading docks, production-adjacent areas, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR certification is preferred.
• 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.

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.

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.

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