Security Officer with Government Clearance

Allied Universal; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits

Employee Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer with an active DoD Secret Clearance for a Saint Louis, MO location. You will monitor facilities, patrol restricted areas, verify credentials, and respond to incidents to deter threats.

This full-time role emphasizes professional customer service and dependable support for personnel and visitors. The position requires at least one year of security experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful background/drug screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of security-related experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• Pepper spray certification preferred
• State/local security license preferred
• Handcuffing certification preferred
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Background check and drug screen mandatory
• Licensing requirements may apply
• Driver’s license required for driving positions

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and enforce site policies
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies calmly and effectively
• Conduct regular patrols of facilities, access points, and perimeter
• Monitor access control and verify credentials; document visitor/entry
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations to site leadership

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Incident response

Communication

Credential verification

Team collaboration

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 Protective Services 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 incidents, and respond to security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service, clear communication, and dependable support for personnel and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.50 / 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 emergency response activities as appropriate within an aerospace and defense location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, access points, restricted areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access control activities, verify credentials as required, and document visitor, contractor, and employee entry in accordance with site procedures.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and potential security-related concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• Handcuffing 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:

• 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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