Security Officer Security Clearance Access Control

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer with Access Control for Sterling, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor alarms, and support security operations at an aerospace and defense location.

This full-time role offers a $26.46 hourly pay rate, a structured schedule, and opportunities to use smart tools, receive training, and advance within a caring team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Monitor and control access points, verify IDs, issue and collect visitor credentials, and maintain logs.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and vehicles per site requirements; report access concerns.
• Respond to incidents and alarms with calm, professional problem-solving and proper escalation.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Incident response

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alarm panel

Badge/access control systems

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Security Clearance Access Control Credential Administration in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Access Control Officer supporting a leading aerospace and defense location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor alarm panels, and document security-related activity. Your visible presence and professional communication will help deter incidents while delivering outstanding service to employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.46 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Tue: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Thur: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Fri: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Monitor and control access points, verify identification and authorization, issue and collect visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-control records.
• Screen visitors, contractors, deliveries, and vehicles in accordance with site requirements; communicate access concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.

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