Cleared Security Officer - Unarmed

Alliedbarton Security Services; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Cleared Security Officer - Unarmed to serve at a Longmont facility. You’ll guard the site, manage the front desk, check in employees and visitors, issue badges, monitor access, and perform routine patrols. An active DoD Secret clearance is required.

The role offers flexible shifts via our platform and opportunities across industries. Pay is $24.82 per hour, with a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background checks and drug screen required in accordance with laws and policies.
• Be at least 18 years of age (21 if armed where required).

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Manage front desk, check employees and visitors in and out, issue badges.
• Monitor facility access and respond to security concerns.
• Notice irregular or unusual conditions and report them.
• Announce emergencies and summon police or fire services as needed.
• Maintain logs and prepare reports on incidents and events.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Follow post orders and coordinate with site management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Allied Universal® is hiring a Cleared Security Officer - Unarmed. The Cleared Security Officer - Unarmed will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Cleared Security Officer - Unarmed, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a phenomenal career, this position offers unmatched access to hands‑on experience and growth opportunities. The Cleared Security Officer - Unarmed may be called upon to work irregular shifts at times with little to no advance notice.

Pay: $24.82 an hour

Location: Longmont, CO

The Security Officer will provide security services at a facility in Longmont, responsible for managing the front desk, checking employees and visitors in and out, issuing and maintaining access badges, and monitoring facility access. The officer will also conduct routine security patrols, respond to security concerns, and maintain a safe and secure environment. An active DoD Secret clearance is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws; Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• No prior experience required
• Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Active listening and problem-solving skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience

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

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