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Per Mar Security Services

Part-time Security Guard - $17 an hour

Pay: $35,360/yr
Posted: 07/08/2026
Location: Grinnell, IA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/18/2026

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A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$38,175 / year median in Iowa

-7% projected decline

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English Español Job Search Create Account Log In Help Per Mar Security Services Per Mar Security Services Job Search Create Account Log In Help English Español Decline Match Reason
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  • Great job, wrong time Job Match does not fit my Profile Missing a key benefit No interest in company Other (Please Specify) Over-Qualified Salary too low Under-Qualified Brief Explanation OK Cancel Job Description Part-time Security Guard
  • $17 an hour (DM SO) Grinnell, IA, United States of America $ 17.00
  • $ 17.
00 Back Apply Now Back Apply Now Overview Work with the best! Per Mar Security, an industry leader in providing integrated security solutions, is seeking hardworking, motivated people. Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,600 team members, operating in 25 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses, including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks. Job Skills / Requirements Per Mar Security Services is seeking a part-time Security Guard to join our expanding team in Grinnell! Applicants must have a clean background and the ability to pass a drug test. All applicants must have dependable transportation.
The hours are:
Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am-3:00pm with additional hours available during the week. Starting rate of pay is $17.00. Why Work For Us?
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Great full-time and part-time shifts available
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401K
  • Free uniforms!
Qualifications:
18 years of age or older Familiarity with security equipment Ability to handle physical workload Strong attention to detail Must possess the values important to Per Mar Security
  • Integrity, Communication, Excellent Service, and Accountability.
Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation. Per Mar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities #DESM Education Requirements (All) High School Diploma/GED This job reports to the Site Supervisor This is a Part-Time position Number of Openings for this position: 1 Back Apply Now Back Apply Now