Security Officer - Security Clearance Required

Allied Universal; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Full Time Security Officer in Des Plaines, IL for an overnight shift. A DoD security clearance is required, with 2+ years of security experience. The role involves patrolling, guarding sensitive information, and protecting personnel and property.

The officer will receive specialized training, work under site-specific post orders, and report security concerns through formal channels. Benefits include health insurance and 401k plans.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Active DoD security clearance required.
• State/local licensing may be required.
• 3+ years security experience on a DoD-cleared site or prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services protecting people, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols by foot, bike, or vehicle around the facility.
• Greet guests and escort visitors and contractors.
• Follow site manuals and report safety concerns and breaches in writing and orally.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder in emergencies.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher (Criminal Justice/Business or related)

Job description

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.

Now Hiring a Full Time Security Officer

$26 / Hour paid weekly

2+ Years Security Experience

Must have an active DoD security Clearance

Overnight Shift

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:

• 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…

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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.