Security Officer Armed Patrol Security Clearance Required

Allied Universal; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in McLean, VA is hiring an Armed Security Officer to monitor and patrol client locations with professional customer service and strict access-control procedures. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, an armed guard card or license, and 3+ years of security experience or a relevant degree.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with a daytime shift and a pay rate of $30.05 per hour. Join a team that emphasizes integrity, teamwork and a people-first culture, offering training,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Must be at least 21 years old (armed roles require 21).
• Background investigation and drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a technology, media, and telecommunications location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of facility, grounds, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, control visitor entry, and document activities and incidents.

Skills

Armed security experience

Armed guard license

DoD Secret clearance

High school diploma

Background check consent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree (preferred)

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.

Security Officer Armed Patrol Security Clearance Required

Mc Lean, 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, communicate clearly with personnel and visitors, and uphold access-control procedures. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity, teamwork, and a people-first culture guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $30.05 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Tue: 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Wed: 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Thur: 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Fri: 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out armed security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, control visitor entry, and document daily activities, incidents, and irregular conditions in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain readiness of assigned equipment and communicate promptly with site contacts, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• 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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