Armed Security Officer Cleared - DOD Clearance Required

Allied Universal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training programs

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Cleared Security Officer in San Antonio, TX. The role requires an active DoD clearance and entails protecting classified information and personnel, with specialized training on site-specific security protocols.

Openings are full-time and part-time, with pay starting at $19 per hour and higher depending on assignment and contract. Candidates should have a Texas Level 3 license, be at least 21, and bring a resume and necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience.
• DoD clearance required for eligibility.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of three years security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality security services protecting personnel, property, and information.
• Patrol facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure safety and security.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow site post orders and report safety concerns and breaches via written and oral communication.
• Respond to alarms and act as a first responder in emergencies.

Skills

DoD clearance

Security experience

Customer service

Communication skills

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Armed 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.

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER CLEARED HIRING EVENT in San Antonio, Texas

Date: 10 September 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Level 3 Armed Security Officers Wanted

Active DoD Clearance Required

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

Current openings range from $19.00 & Up per hour, depending on the assignment and contract.

Bring

• Active Texas Level 3 Security License
• Driver's License
• Resume
• Military/Law Enforcement documentation if applicable

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…

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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