Security Officer - Armed Secret Clearance

Allied Universal; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Access Control Officer in Culpeper, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional communication and customer service to protect clients across Aero/Defense and other industries.

Position Type: Full Time; Pay Rate: $27.76 / Hour. Duties include patrols, incident response, and maintaining records. Must meet armed guard requirements and security training expectations as described.

Qualifications

• Possess Armed Guard Card/License.
• Maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• Pepper Spray Certification preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by following site-specific access-control procedures and emergency responses.
• Monitor entry points and verify credentials for personnel, visitors, deliveries, and contractors.
• Maintain accurate visitor and access-control records and report concerns to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly following procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Access control procedures

Communication

Teamwork

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 Armed Access Control Clearance Required in Culpeper, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Access Control Officer supporting a dynamic aerospace and defense location. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide professional communication and customer service. Bring your integrity and teamwork to a caring, innovative culture that puts people first while supporting critical operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.76 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 06:00 PMTue06:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry points and verify authorization credentials for personnel, visitors, deliveries, and contractors in accordance with facility requirements.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and access-control records, and communicate access concerns or irregularities to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while following established security-related procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
• Maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• CPR Certification is preferred.
• Pepper Spray Certification is preferred.
• 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.

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.