Security Officer - Second Shift - Cleared (Clearance Eligible)

Alliedbarton Security Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer in Nashville, TN to join a DoD-cleared environment. The position offers a 40-hour week with an evening shift (4:00 PM–Midnight) and DoD clearance-eligibility requirements.

We seek professionals with 2+ years of security experience who are dependable and capable of operating in a security-sensitive setting. This role provides competitive pay and growth within a global leader in security services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of security experience required.
• Able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) position appropriate level security clearance.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a security-sensitive environment.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state/local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

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 protect people, assets, and sensitive information.
• Greet guests and employees and escort visitors and contractors to secure entry and exit points.
• Follow site-specific manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and breaches via written and oral communication to client or other security personnel.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Security experience

DoD clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Customer service

IT/computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Prior military experience

Tools

DoD clearance systems

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

Security Officer – Clearance Eligible | Nashville, TN

$23.00 / Hour | Full-Time | 40 Hours Per WeekMonday–Friday | 4:00 PM–Midnight

DoD Clearance-Eligible Position | 2+ Years Security Experience Required

Take the next step in your security career with Allied Universal. We’re hiring full-time Security Officers in Nashville for an exciting new security operation offering the opportunity to work in a DoD-cleared environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced security professional looking for consistent weekday hours, competitive pay, and valuable experience in a high-security setting.

Position Highlights

• $23.00/hour

• Full-Time – 40 hours per week

• Monday–Friday

• 4:00 PM–Midnight

• DoD security clearance required/clearance eligible

• New account start-up opportunity

• Career growth with a global leader in security services

Requirements

• 2+ years of security experience required

• Ability to meet all requirements for the DoD security clearance process

• Professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a security-sensitive environment

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…

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