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Security Officer Armed Field Patrol Job in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, Iowa Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1640684 Work Days Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Date posted: 07/24/2026
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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 Armed Field Patrol in West Des Moines, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed officer at a financial institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter incidents, and support a professional atmosphere through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will contribute to a caring, team-focused culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity while handling important security-related responsibilities.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $23.90 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri12:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service at a financial institution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, offices, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual conditions.
- Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or maintenance concerns according to post orders.
- Maintain assigned armed post responsibilities in accordance with Allied Universal standards and site guidelines, using sound judgment during routine duties and/or escalated situations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- The ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.
- Be at least 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.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- 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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