Armed Security Officer - Clearance Required

Alliedbarton Security Services; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Cleared Security Officer for the Poway location. The role requires an active DoD clearance and an exposed firearm permit, with a pay rate of $26/hour.

You will be entrusted with protecting personnel, property, and sensitive information at client sites, receiving specialized training aligned to your clearance level. As a security professional, you will conduct patrols, greet and escort visitors, and report any safety concerns or incidents.

Qualifications

• Must have an active DoD security clearance appropriate for the site.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable security experience.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Minimum of 21 years of age and strong written/spoken communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services protecting personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to safeguard people and assets.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow site post orders and report safety concerns or security breaches to client/other personnel.

Skills

DoD clearance

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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

MUST HAVE ACTIVE DOD CLEARANCE AND VALID EXPOSED FIREARM PERMIT

Allied Universal® is hiring a Armed Security Officer with active DoD Clearance for Poway location.

Schedule: open availability

Pay rate $26/hour

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):

• 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 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…

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