Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed)

Allied Universal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &

Company retirement plans

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

40 hours vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Cleared Security Officer - Unarmed in Huntsville, AL. The role involves protecting personnel, property, and sensitive information, with specialized training for clearance levels and site-specific protocols.

The position emphasizes high standards of professionalism, incident reporting, and first-responder capabilities, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic security environment within Allied Universal’s nationwide organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable security experience.
• Must have DoD clearance or eligibility.
• License requirements may apply per state/local laws.
• Minimum 3 years security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Moderate computer skills to operate wireless technology at client sites.

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 protect people, assets, and sensitive information.
• Greet guests and escorts visitors and contractors to secure entry and exit points.
• Follow site-specific manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and incidents to client/security personnel.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergencies.
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations.

Skills

DoD clearance eligibility

Written & oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

OverviewCompany 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