Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed)

Alliedbarton Security Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Ongoing paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed) for overnight Sunday to Thursday 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This role requires a DoD Secret clearance and a valid driver's license.

You will provide high quality security services, perform patrols, greet guests, and respond to alarms while safeguarding people and assets. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or 5 years verifiable experience, strong communication, exceptional customer service, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 5 years verifiable experience.
• DoD security clearance required.
• Licensing requirements may vary by state/local laws.
• Minimum 3 years of security experience on a DoD-cleared site.
• Prior military experience.
• Written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Intermediate computer skills to operate wireless technology at client sites.
• Preferred: law enforcement or armed security experience.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business, or related 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.
• 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.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms.
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations.

Skills

DoD security clearance

Security experience

Military experience

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher (Criminal Justice / related)

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 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…

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

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