Cleared Security Officer - Clearance Required

Allied Universal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life,AD

Retirement plans

Holidays paid at time and a half

Vacation after one year of employment

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Cleared Security Officer (Unarmed) in San Antonio, TX. You will protect personnel, property and information while upholding site-specific security protocols for your DoD clearance level.

The role requires an active DoD clearance, a high school diploma (or 5 years verifiable security experience), and flexibility to work nights, holidays and varying shifts. Training is provided, and competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher) is required.
• Availability to work nights, holidays, and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect assets and sensitive information.
• Greet guests and escort visitors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow post orders and report safety concerns or incidents to client and security personnel.
• Respond to alarms and act as a first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable security 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.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed).

• Shift: Monday / Tuesday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am & Friday - Sunday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
• Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour
• Must have an active DoD Security Clearance (Secret or higher)
• Must be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

At Allied Universal, a Cleared Security Officer is entrusted with sensitive information and given the responsibility to protect classified information and personnel. As a 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):

• Must possess a 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
• 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:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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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