Armed Cleared Security Officer - Growth & Benefits

Allied Universal; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Ongoing training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Eligible - Armed). An Armed Cleared Security Officer protects classified information and personnel and receives site-specific training for clearance level requirements.

Pay rate is $25.35 per hour. Responsibilities include patrolling, guarding, greeting guests, and reporting incidents. Must meet DoD clearance eligibility and possess strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) position appropriate level security clearance.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state).
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to operate wireless technology at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure protection of people and assets.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow site-specific manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and security breaches to client/security personnel.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms.
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD security clearance eligibility

Job description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Eligible - Armed). An Armed Cleared Security Officer protects classified information and personnel and receives site-specific training for clearance level requirements.

Pay rate is $25.35 per hour. Responsibilities include patrolling, guarding, greeting guests, and reporting incidents. Must meet DoD clearance eligibility and possess strong communication and customer service skills.