Armed Security Flex Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required)

Allied Universal; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Cleared Security Officer for Poway, CA. The role involves patrolling, escorting visitors, and protecting sensitive information on a DoD-cleared site.

Strong communication, customer service, and technical aptitude are required to succeed in a dynamic, security-focused environment. Active CA guard card and DoD clearance are mandatory, with a high school diploma or equivalent or 5+ years of security experience.

Qualifications

• Must have active CA guard card or licensing eligibility.
• DoD clearance level appropriate for the position is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable security experience.
• Prior DoD-cleared site experience is preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services safeguarding people, property, and information.
• Patrol facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect assets and information.
• Greet guests, escort visitors and contractors to secure points.
• Follow post orders and report safety concerns to client and security personnel.
• Respond to alarms and act as a first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Active DoD Clearance

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher (Criminal Justice / Business)

Tools

Guard card

Wireless technology operation

Job description

Company 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.

Armed Security Flex Officer with active DoD Clearance needed for Poway location!

Pay Rate $26/hour

Great Perks and Benefits

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Armed). At Allied Universal, an 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.

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 the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
• Greet guests and employees and escorts visitors and contractors to secure entry and exit points
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders; reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and oral communication to client and/or other security personnel
• Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must have active CA guard card
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Must possess 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 possess one or more of the following:
• Minimum of three (3) years of security experience on a Department of Defense-cleared site
• 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 innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAE):

• Prior law enforcement or armed security experience
• 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

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