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Security Officer Armed - DOD Security Clearance

Security Officer Armed - DOD Security Clearance

Allied Universal

Emerado, ND • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted yesterday

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5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 2,516 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 108 rated security

Job description

Overview
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.
Job Description
Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour paid WEEKLY with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.
Must be 21+ years of age
Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance and Armed License
Great Opportunity for Veterans
Allied Universal® is hiring a Armed Cleared Security Officer. At Allied Universal, the Armed Cleared Security Officer is entrusted with sensitive information and given the responsibility to protect classified information and personnel. As an Armed 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
  • 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 enforces 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 assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
  • 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 (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 have a 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 (NICE TO HAVE):
  • 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...

Closing
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.
Requisition ID
2026-1632310

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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US

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