Security Officer for GOV Site - Clearance Required

Allied Universal; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; 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 (Clearance Eligible) for a government site in California. This full-time role offers $25.42 hourly and requires a DoD-appropriate clearance or eligibility.

You will protect personnel, property, and information while following site-specific protocols and training programs. The position emphasizes patrols, guest escorts, incident reporting, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain DoD position appropriate clearance; national security eligibility.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.
• Minimum of three years security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military experience.
• Intermediate computer skills to operate wireless technology at client sites.
• Preferred bachelor’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 on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect people, assets, and sensitive information.
• Greet guests and employees; escort visitors and contractors to secure entry/exit points.
• Follow site-specific manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and incidents to client and security personnel.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; act as first responder when needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice / related field

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 Eligible). 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.

Security Officer for Government Site - Secret Clearance Required

Full Time

$25.42 Hourly

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):

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Able to obtain 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…

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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