Security Officer - Cleared

Allied Universal; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared in Salt Lake City, UT. The position requires DoD clearance and open availability, with a pay rate of $22.76 per hour.

The officer will provide security services to safeguard people, property, and information, including patrolling, guest escort, and incident reporting. The role emphasizes training on site-specific protocols, customer service, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable security experience.
• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) clearance at the appropriate level.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws and regs prior to employment.
• Must have either: 3+ years security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to operate wireless client-specific tech.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services for personnel, property and information.
• Patrol facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect people and assets.
• Greet guests, escort visitors and contractors to entry/exit points.
• Follow site manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and incidents in writing and verbally to client/peers.
• Respond to and assess alarms and emergencies.
• Act as a first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Security clearance knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Wireless technology systems

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

$22.76 Per Hour

Must have Proof of DoD Secret Clearance

Must have open availability

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 escort 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 assess 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1725713