As a **Security Officer Access Gatehouse** in **Cedar Rapids, IA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control professional at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support visitor management while helping to deter security-related incidents. In this visible role, you will deliver outstanding customer service, clear communication, and dependable support. Bring your agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a role that puts people first every day.

**Position Type: Full Time**

**Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Mon08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tue08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Fri08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sat08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access procedures, screening entry points, and supporting security-related protocols at an industrial location.

+ Monitor and control access at gates, lobbies, and/or restricted areas by checking credentials, verifying visitor authorizations, issuing passes, and documenting arrivals and departures.

+ Respond to incidents, alarms, and unusual activity in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter, observing for unauthorized access, operational concerns, and conditions that could help to impact the location.

+ Maintain accurate activity logs, visitor records, and incident reports, and follow post orders and client-directed procedures for deliveries, vehicles, and material movement.

**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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1608764

**Location:** United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids

**Job Category:** Security Officer