Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed)

Allied Universal; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Schedules that fit with your personal:

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Unarmed) in Virginia. The role requires DoD clearance and is responsible for safeguarding personnel, property, and information with site-specific protocols and trained procedures.

The position offers $16.00 per hour, full-time schedules, health insurance, a 401k plan, ongoing paid training, and career growth opportunities. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, with readiness to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Must possess one or more of: DoD clearance and national security eligibility.
• Licensing requirements may be required by local laws and regulations.
• Prior DoD-cleared security experience or military background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services protecting personnel, property and information.
• Patrol facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect assets and sensitive information.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors to secure points of entry/exit.
• Follow post orders and report safety concerns and incidents via written and oral communication.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder in emergencies.
• Maintain professional conduct and assist client personnel as needed.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice/Business or related field

Tools

Wireless technology

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.

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.

$16.00 / Hour

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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices