Armed Security Officer - Active DoD Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Poway, CA is seeking an Armed DoD Cleared Security Officer to protect clients across industries. You must hold an active DoD clearance and a valid firearm permit. The role pays $26/hour with open availability and a Poway-based schedule.

The position involves safety and security procedures, incident response, and regular patrols. Candidates need to be 21+, have a HS diploma or 5 years of verifiable experience, undergo background checks and drug screening, and may need

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• Background investigation will be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws; qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in line with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while implementing safety and security procedures and site policies; assist with emergency response when needed.
• Respond to incidents and handle critical situations calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the business and perimeter; adapt to variations by client site.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience

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.

MUST HAVE ACTIVE DOD CLEARANCE AND VALID FIREARM PERMIT

Pay Rate $26/hour

Poway location

Schedule: open availability

Now offering weekly and daily pay

As an Armed DoD Cleared Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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/safety 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• 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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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