Security Guard Armed DoD Secret Security Clearance

Allied Universal; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is recruiting an Armed Security Guard in Manassas, VA. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and an armed guard card, with a schedule that covers nights and weekends.

You will patrol sites, monitor access, respond to incidents, and uphold professional customer service while protecting client assets in a technology and telecommunications location. The position is full-time with competitive pay and the potential for career growth, benefits, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Armed guard card or license is required.
• Good customer service and clear communication are essential.
• Criminal background check and drug screening are required by policy.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while following site-specific policies and procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and access-control concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of buildings, data infrastructure areas, and surrounding perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials per site policies; report suspicious activity.
• Maintain reports and documentation for patrols and incidents per armed-post procedures.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Armed guard credential

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Security Guard Armed DoD Secret Security Clearance Patrol Response in Manassas, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Armed Security Officer supporting a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.31 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Fri 05:30 PM - 05:30 AM
• Sat 05:30 PM - 05:30 AM
• Sun 05:30 PM - 05:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology and telecommunications location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, data infrastructure areas, parking facilities, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials in accordance with site policies; report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain required reports and documentation for patrols, incidents, and security-related activities while following applicable armed-post procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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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