Security Officer - Government Clearance Required

Alliedbarton Security Services; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal seeks a Cleared Security Officer in Maryland to safeguard sensitive information and personnel. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Department of Defense security clearance, with three years of relevant security experience valued. The position offers specialized training and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401k plans.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid orientation

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Department of Defense security clearance required.
• Minimum of three years of security experience on a DoD-cleared site.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols to ensure protection of people and sensitive information.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

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.

We'd love to see you here; Join the WORLD'S LEADING GLOBAL security company for your future career advancement opportunities!

Previous Customer Service Exp w/ that WOW factor?Team player, open minded & willing to work various shifts to include weekends?

Can you stand &/or walk for long periods of time; in any/all elements?

Various Evening/Overnight Shifts....Pay Rate: $23.30 / hour

What to know what we offer?

-Competitive Wages; Diverse Opportunities

-Career Growth & Advancement

-Weekly Pay, as well as Instant Pay

-Paid Orientation

-Paid Time Off

-Free Uniforms

-Medical, Dental & Vision

-401k w/ Match

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

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1384010