Security Officer Security Clearance Personnel Security

Allied Universal; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer at an aerospace/defense site in Saint Louis, MO. You will monitor facilities, patrol areas, and support security procedures while delivering professional customer service.

Requirements include a DoD Secret Clearance, at least 1 year of security experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen. Training and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• State/city security license preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Must be 18+ (unarmed) or 21+ (armed) with HS diploma.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and carry out security procedures at an aerospace/defense site.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations calmly.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, restricted areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials per site procedures.
• Complete reports, logs, and incident documentation accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer/Tablet

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 Personnel Security in Saint Louis, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Security Officer supporting an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will support a professional environment through routine activities and teamwork while reflecting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and integrity-driven culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.88 / Hour

Job Schedule:

This is a full-time position. You can expect to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. The schedule for this position has not been assigned yet. If you are selected to move forward, your schedule will be determined as you progress through the hiring, onboarding, and training process. Your manager will work with you to assign a schedule based on business needs before your start date.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, restricted areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and report unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required reports, logs, and incident documentation accurately and in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification are preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; 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).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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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