Armed Security Officer - Clearance Eligible

Allied Universal; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Cleared Security Officer (Clearance Eligible) to protect people, property, and sensitive information at client sites. The role requires DoD clearance eligibility and adherence to site procedures.

As part of Allied Universal, you will receive specialized training, ongoing career development, and competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401k plan, with opportunities for advancement in a dynamic security environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable security experience.
• Able to obtain DoD clearance (national security eligibility).
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• 3+ years of security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military experience.
• Must be 21 years or older with strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services protecting people, property, and information.
• Patrol facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to safeguard assets and information.
• Greet guests and escort visitors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow site manuals; report safety concerns and incidents in writing or verbally.
• Respond to alarms and act as a first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Security operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Eligible - 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.

Pay Rate: $25.35

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)

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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 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 Have)

• 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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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 difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1684923