Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed)

Alliedbarton Security Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal® is hiring a Cleared Security Officer for overnight coverage in a location within Sterling, VA. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and entails protecting personnel, property, and information, with site-specific training for your clearance level.

Responsibilities include patrols, guest screening, reporting security incidents, and acting as a first responder during emergencies. Must have a high school diploma or 5 years' verifiable experience and an active clearance.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service oriented with professional demeanor.
• Ability to use basic computer systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services to protect personnel and property.
• Conduct patrols on foot, bicycle, or vehicle as required.
• Greet guests and escort visitors to secure entry points.
• Follow site-specific orders and report safety concerns.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Written & oral comms

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

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.

Temporary Overnights - Sunday to Thursday 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Active DoD Secret ClearanceSecurity Experience - +1 YearsValid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements

Pay Rate $27.05

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 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:

• 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…

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

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1648464