Security Officer Clearance Eligible - Full Time

Allied Universal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Flexible schedules

Training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Eligible) in Nashville. You will protect personnel, property and sensitive information, with training on site-specific security protocols based on clearance level. Requires DoD-level eligibility and security experience.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with full-time shifts, paid training, and benefits including health insurance, 401k, and career growth opportunities. Previous security or military experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Able to obtain DoD level security clearance; national security determinations include stability and trustworthiness.
• Must possess DoD-cleared site security experience is preferred; prior military experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and basic computer skills to operate client technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality security services safeguarding people, property and information.
• Perform site patrols on foot, bike or vehicle to protect assets and sensitive information.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow site manuals and report safety concerns, breaches, and unusual events to clients or other security personnel.
• Respond to alarms and act as a first responder during emergencies.
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to client site protocols.

Skills

DoD clearance eligibility

DoD-cleared site experience

Military experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Starting Pay $22.00 / Hour

Requirements:

• Security experience of 1+ years
• 21+ years of age or older
• Valid driver's license (must have for security clearance background)

Multiple full time shifts available!

• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Eligible). 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):

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Able to obtain 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:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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