Security Officer Clearance Required Unarmed

Allied Universal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Cleared Security Officer (Unarmed) to protect personnel, property and information at client sites in Huntsville, AL. The officer will operate under site-specific security procedures and receive training aligned with clearance level.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (or 5 years verifiable experience) and a DoD clearance. Prior security or law enforcement experience is preferred and strong customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• DoD security clearance required; national security considerations.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services protecting people, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols on foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
• Greet guests and escort visitors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow site manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and incidents.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder in emergencies.
• Maintain clear written and oral communication with client and security staff.

Skills

DoD clearance

Security experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

License compliance

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

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