Security Officer Security Clearance Patrol Operations

Allied Universal; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for Rockville, MD, to safeguard clients across aerospace/defense sites. You will patrol, monitor access, and respond to incidents while delivering professional customer service. A DoD Secret Clearance is required; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary.

Role is full-time with fixed day-to-evening shifts. Training and growth opportunities are offered within a supportive, people-first team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace and defense location by following security procedures and emergency response activities when needed.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional manner with proper reporting.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization per site procedures, logging incidents accurately.
• Communicate with site personnel and leadership regarding security observations and needs.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrol

Emergency response

CPR (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Patrol Operations in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, support access control activities, and provide professional customer service. Your communication and attention to detail will contribute to a secure environment while reflecting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, team-oriented, and integrity-driven values.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.40 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Tue: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Wed: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Thur: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or contractors at an aerospace and defense-related location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, offices, parking areas, loading areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as required by site procedures, and maintain accurate logs and incident documentation.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership regarding security-related observations, incidents, and/or operational needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• CPR certification 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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