Security Officer – DoD Secret Clearance and Dispatch

Alliedbarton Security Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Tucson, AZ is looking for a Security Officer with an active DoD Secret clearance to protect aerospace/defense locations. You will monitor alarms, coordinate dispatches, and maintain incident logs while delivering excellent customer service.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, background check, and drug screening. Prior alarm panel and access-control experience are preferred, with a valid driver’s license for driving positions.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Age requirements: 18+ for unarmed, 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors per site policies and emergency procedures.
• Dispatch security personnel to alarms, incidents, service requests, and critical situations using radios and dispatch systems.
• Monitor communications, document calls for service, and relay information to supervisors and responders.
• Respond calmly to incidents, coordinating notifications to site contacts and emergency responders.
• Conduct regular patrols around the site and report access concerns or maintenance issues.

Skills

Active clearance

Alarm panel experience

Customer service

Computer literacy

Access control/badge experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized dispatch systems

Job description

Allied Universal in Tucson, AZ is looking for a Security Officer with an active DoD Secret clearance to protect aerospace/defense locations. You will monitor alarms, coordinate dispatches, and maintain incident logs while delivering excellent customer service.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, background check, and drug screening. Prior alarm panel and access-control experience are preferred, with a valid driver’s license for driving positions.