Security Officer - Secret Clearance Required

Allied Universal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company retirement plans

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

40 hours of vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Cleared Security Officer in San Diego, CA. Active DoD clearance is required to protect sensitive information and personnel while delivering professional security services.

The role includes patrols, guest escorts, reporting incidents, and responding to alarms. We offer strong benefits and a clear path for growth in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 5 years of verifiable security experience.
• DoD clearance and national security eligibility.
• Licensing requirements per state/local laws.
• 3+ years on a DoD-cleared site or prior military experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills for client sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services protecting personnel, property and information.
• Conduct patrols by foot, bicycle, or vehicle around the facility.
• Greet guests and escort visitors to secure entry/exit points.
• Report safety concerns and security breaches in writing and orally.
• Respond to alarms and act as a first responder in emergencies.

Skills

DoD clearance

Customer service

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

MUST HAVE ACTIVE DOD CLEARANCE

Pay Rate $28/hour

Schedule: Open Availability

Great perks and benefits

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.

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:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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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

Requisition ID

2026-1736201