Security Officer Access Control

Security Officer Access Control

Fort Dodge, Iowa Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Overnight Req ID: 2026-1581131 Pay Rate: USD $18.50/Hr. Work Days Available: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 04/28/2026

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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 Officer Access Control in Fort Dodge, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor entry points, manage access control, and conduct routine patrols that help to discourage security-related incidents. In this role, you will stay visible, support site operations, and deliver strong customer service and communication. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, you will make a meaningful impact every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or drivers by following site-specific access control procedures, screening protocols, and emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor entrances, gates, and/or checkpoints, verify identification and access authorization, and help to deter unauthorized entry into production, warehouse, and other restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, document security-related concerns, and communicate with site contacts when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business, perimeter, parking areas, and key access points, with working environments and conditions that may vary throughout the location.
• Support daily access control operations by maintaining visitor logs, reviewing deliveries and outbound movement when required, and reporting unusual activity, maintenance issues, and/or policy violations.

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.

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

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