Armed Security Officer- Clearance Required

Alliedbarton Security Services

Redmond (WA)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 44,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401k plans
Flexible schedules
Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Cleared Security Officer in Redmond, Washington. The role involves protecting personnel, property, and sensitive information, with site-specific training and clearance requirements.

Responsibilities include patrolling, access control, incident reporting, responding to alarms, escorting visitors, and maintaining post orders to ensure a safe, compliant environment. Candidates must meet DoD clearance eligibility and security prerequisites.

Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
  • Must be 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 have a minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience
  • Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state)
  • Must be a United States Citizen in order to obtain the required government clearance
  • Must be able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports

Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information
  • Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
  • Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site
  • Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information
  • Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate
  • Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree or higher In Criminal Justice, Business, or a 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

Pay Rate: $27.85/Hr.


Allied Universal® is hiring a Armed Cleared Security Officer. At Allied Universal, the 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

  • Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information

  • Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site

  • Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information

  • Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate

  • Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary


QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):



  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience

  • Must be 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 have a minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience

  • Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state)

  • Must be a United States Citizen in order to obtain the required government clearance

  • Must be able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):



  • 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

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