Armed Cleared Security Officer

Allied Universal®; Linthicum (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Cleared Security Officer responsible for protecting sensitive information and personnel. This position includes patrol duties, immediate response to alarms, and interaction with clients. Candidates must have strong qualifications including relevant experience and a clean background to obtain necessary security clearance.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Employee discounts

Ongoing paid training programs

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years law enforcement/military/security experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services safeguarding personnel and property.
• Conduct patrols to ensure protection of people and sensitive information.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Military experience

Private armed security experience

Incident report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Overview

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

Allied Universal is hiring a Armed Cleared Security Officer. At Allied Universal, the Armed Cleared Security Officer is entrusted with sensitive information and given the responsibility to protect classified information and personnel. As an Armed Cleared Security Officer, you'll receive specialized training in site-specific security protocols associated with your clearance level, allowing for skill development and professional growth in the security field.

Pay Rate: $24.44

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
• Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site
• Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate
• Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) position appropriate level security clearance (national security eligibility determinations take into account a person's stability, trustworthiness, reliability, discretion, character, honesty, and judgment)
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience
• Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state)
• Must be a United States Citizen in order to obtain the required government clearance
• Must be able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Associate's degree or higher In Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Closing

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID2025-1389039