Unarmed Security Officer – DoD Secret Clearance, Aerospace

Allied Universal; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Herndon, VA is seeking a Security Officer with DoD Secret Clearance to patrol and protect aerospace and defense sites. You will monitor access points, respond to alarms, and maintain a professional presence to deter incidents.

The role requires 1+ year security experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screens. Pay is $24.37 per hour, with full-time daytime shifts and opportunities to grow within a security-focused culture.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, a background investigation will be conducted.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories.
• A drug screen is required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace and defense-related location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor and contractor records, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, restricted-access areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift handoff communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Alarm panel experience

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal in Herndon, VA is seeking a Security Officer with DoD Secret Clearance to patrol and protect aerospace and defense sites. You will monitor access points, respond to alarms, and maintain a professional presence to deter incidents.

The role requires 1+ year security experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screens. Pay is $24.37 per hour, with full-time daytime shifts and opportunities to grow within a security-focused culture.