Security Officer Active DoD Secret Clearance

Allied Universal; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life,AD

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Cleared Security Officer for a government site in Clifton, NJ. This temporary role requires a DoD SECRET clearance, with duties including guarding personnel and assets and following site procedures.

Shifts run Monday–Friday with varied start times. The position offers an hourly wage of $28.00 to start, and benefits through Allied Universal including health, retirement plans, and paid holidays in a collaborative security environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) clearance.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• 3+ years of security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military experience.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors to entry/exit points.
• Follow site manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and incidents.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergencies; act as first responder.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Security experience

DoD clearance familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher (Criminal Justice / Business / related)

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 looking for Security Professionals with a DoD SECRET CLEARANCE for a Government site in Clifton, NJ.

Temporary

$28.00 PER HOUR TO START !

Shifts Available : Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, 6:00am-4:am, 7:00am-3:330am

Requirements : Active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Clearance. 2 + years Security experience.

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

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