Cleared Security Officer — Overnight DoD Role & Growth

Downtown Boulder Partnership; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Cleared Security Officer to support a tech company in San Jose, CA. Pay rate is $25.99 per hour. The role requires a valid DoD clearance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a DoD‑cleared site background. Responsibilities include patrols, guest escort, and incident response.

The position is part-time, overnight (Thu-Fri, 2200–0600) with benefits and opportunities for training. Prior security experience and a valid guard card are preferred requirements.

Qualifications

• 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

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 assess security alarms or emergency alarms
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Cleared Security Officer to support a tech company in San Jose, CA. Pay rate is $25.99 per hour. The role requires a valid DoD clearance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a DoD‑cleared site background. Responsibilities include patrols, guest escort, and incident response.

The position is part-time, overnight (Thu-Fri, 2200–0600) with benefits and opportunities for training. Prior security experience and a valid guard card are preferred requirements.