Armed Cleared Security Officer

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information.
• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site.
• Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information.
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) position appropriate level security clearance.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state).
• Must be a United States citizen in order to obtain the required government clearance.
• Must be able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.