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Delan Associates, Inc

Site Escort

Los Alamos, NM · On-site

The Cleared Escort is a trusted and authorized professional responsible for ensuring the protection of security interests and safeguards within designated Limited Areas (LA). This role supports site ...

Delan Associates, Inc

Site Escort

Dayton, OH · On-site

The Cleared Escort is a trusted and authorized professional responsible for ensuring the protection of security interests and safeguards within designated Limited Areas (LA). This role supports site ...

Delan Associates, Inc

Site Escort

Aiken, SC · On-site

The Cleared Escort is a trusted and authorized professional responsible for ensuring the protection of security interests and safeguards within designated Limited Areas (LA). This role supports site ...

Delan Associates, Inc

Site Escort

Portsmouth, OH · On-site

The Cleared Escort is a trusted and authorized professional responsible for ensuring the protection of security interests and safeguards within designated Limited Areas (LA). This role supports site ...

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How much do cleared escort jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for cleared escort in the United States is $17.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cleared escort?

Cleared Escorts are individuals who possess a security clearance and are authorized to accompany and monitor visitors or personnel who do not have the required clearance in secure or restricted areas. Their primary role is to ensure that uncleared individuals do not access sensitive information or areas unsupervised. Cleared Escorts are responsible for maintaining security protocols, reporting any suspicious activity, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. They often work in government buildings, military installations, or contractor facilities where classified information is handled.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a cleared escort?

To thrive as a Cleared Escort, you need a security clearance, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of facility protocols for escorting visitors in secure areas. Familiarity with access control systems, visitor management software, and communication devices is typically required. Strong observation skills, professionalism, and the ability to communicate clearly are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure the safety and security of sensitive environments while maintaining compliance with government or organizational regulations.

What challenges do cleared escorts face and how can they be managed?

Cleared Escorts often face challenges such as maintaining strict vigilance over visitors, ensuring adherence to security protocols, and communicating effectively with both visitors and security personnel. Balancing the need for friendly professionalism with the responsibility to enforce rules can be demanding, especially in high-security or classified environments. Staying attentive during long periods of monitoring and adapting to changing schedules are also common aspects of the role. Regular training, clear communication, and a strong understanding of security procedures help Cleared Escorts manage these challenges successfully.

What is the difference between Cleared Escort vs Security Guard?

AspectCleared EscortSecurity Guard
Required CredentialsSecurity clearance, background checkBasic security training, license
Work EnvironmentHigh-security facilities, government sitesCommercial buildings, retail, events
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, defense contractorsPrivate security firms, businesses

Cleared Escorts typically require security clearance and work in high-security environments, often for government or defense-related facilities. Security Guards generally have basic security training and serve in commercial or private settings. While both roles focus on safety, Cleared Escorts handle sensitive areas requiring background checks and clearance, whereas Security Guards provide general security services.

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Infographic showing various Cleared Escort job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,132 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Cleared Escort | TS/SCI FS-Poly

IDS International

Springfield, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Cleared Escort with TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Poly
Springfield, VA
Join IDS International's National Security Services team supporting secure & mission-critical environments.
Cleared Escorts support secure facility operations by escorting uncleared personnel within government environments and ensuring compliance with established security procedures. This role operates in a high-visibility setting with continuous interaction with customer and government stakeholders. Escorts are responsible for maintaining situational awareness, enforcing escort protocols, and representing the program professionally in a customer-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Escort and monitor uncleared personnel within secure facilities
  • Ensure compliance with customer and government security procedures
  • Maintain constant awareness of escorted personnel
  • Communicate effectively with security staff, vendors, and site leadership
  • Represent the program professionally in a customer-facing role

Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Full Scope (FS) Polygraph required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Required Experience:
  • Ability to escort and monitor personnel within secure environments
  • Ability to ensure compliance with established security procedures
  • Ability to always maintain awareness of personnel and surroundings
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and leadership
  • Ability to work in a customer-facing environment
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods of time
  • Position may require occasional lifting and/or movement of moderate amounts of weight, depending on assignment requirements

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and dependable
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Team-first mindset
  • Basic computer proficiency (email, scheduling, tracking)
  • Prior customer service experience
  • Previous government or customer-site experience
  • Construction or vendor oversight experience
  • Experience working in complex or fast-paced environments
  • Comfortable overseeing diverse teams and personalities

Work Schedule & Conditions
Standard Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0600-1430 or 0700-1530
Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week
Overtime: Overtime opportunities available (time and a half)
Flexibility Requirement: Must be available for occasional weekend 0700-1530 and overnight 2100-0500 shift support; Must be willing and able to travel between customer sites as needed or requested.
Compensation & Benefits
Rate: $ 43.00 per hour
Benefits: Health, 401(k), PTO & Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays are available to all W2 employees of IDS
*Adjusted hourly rates and daily per diem may be available for non-local and/or travel assignments
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Apply to learn more about this opportunity. A National Security Services Recruiter will contact you to discuss the position and next steps - please monitor your email.
Our Cleared Staffing Center of Excellence (COE) is a dedicated hub for secure and efficient talent acquisition. We connect a vetted network of cleared professionals with Intelligence Community (IC) staffing needs and trusted B2B partners.
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Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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