Security Officer

Alliedbarton Security Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in Huntsville, AL to protect clients across aerospace/defense sectors. You will patrol, monitor access, and respond to incidents with professionalism while upholding security policies and customer service standards.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace/defense location.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; document activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Prepare incident reports and daily activity logs; support emergency response when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol duties

Incident reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

As a Security Officer in Huntsville, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at an aerospace and defense location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access-control and reporting activities. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while contributing to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that works with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.43 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat07:00 AM - 07:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace and defense business location by carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related policies.


• Monitor access points, verify credentials as directed, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity in accordance with site requirements.


• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through established reporting channels.


• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, restricted-access areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.


• Prepare clear and accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation while supporting emergency response activities as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an active DoD Secret clearance.


• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.


• 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.

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.