Security Officer DoD Clearance Required

Allied Universal; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer in Saint Charles, MO. DoD Secret Clearance is required. You will monitor, patrol, verify credentials, respond to incidents, and deliver professional customer service for aerospace and defense clients.

This full-time role pays $20.35 per hour with a minimum of 30 hours weekly. Requirements include 1+ year security experience, active DoD Secret Clearance, a high school diploma, and the

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks and drug screening will be conducted.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed or 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while applying security procedures and site policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, log activity, and report anomalies.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly, following escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities and restricted areas.
• Document observations accurately and communicate with site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Patrolling

Access control

Incident response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer usage

Security systems

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer DoD Secret Clearance Required in Saint Charles, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a professional supporting an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. You will contribute to Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative culture that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.35 / Hour

Job Schedule:

This is a full-time position. You can expect to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. The schedule for this position has not been assigned yet. If you are selected to move forward, your schedule will be determined as you progress through the hiring, onboarding, and training process. Your manager will work with you to assign a schedule based on business needs before your start date.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, maintain required logs, and report unusual activity in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and communication protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, restricted areas, parking areas, and the perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Document observations, incidents, and daily activities accurately and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Possess Pepper Spray Certification preferred.
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.