Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed)

Allied Universal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company providing rewarding careers in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This role focuses on protecting people, property and information with professionalism and vigilance.

Responsibilities include patrolling, greeting guests, reporting incidents, and acting as a first responder to emergencies. Excellent communication and customer service are essential for success in this on-site position at client locations in Arlington, VA.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable security experience.
• Must hold a DoD-cleared position or be eligible for national security eligibility.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state or local laws.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service abilities and professional presentation.
• Basic computer skills for client-site security technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism.
• Conduct patrols on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect people, assets, and information.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors to secure points.
• Follow site manuals and report safety concerns or incidents to client and security staff.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies as needed.
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

• 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…

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