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Security Officer - Clearance Required

Allied Universal
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
$19,75 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

This position starts at $19.75 / Hour and is paid weekly! Full time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.

Candidates must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time, and must possess a current Secret level government security clearance.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of professional security experience, and be able to work comfortably from a computer or tablet.

Veterans, current military, former law enforcement and security professionals are encouraged to apply.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Required - Unarmed). At Allied Universal, a Cleared Security Officer is entrusted with sensitive information and given the responsibility to protect classified information and personnel.

As a 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 with professionalism
  • Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
  • Greet guests and employees and escorts visitors and contractors to secure entry and exit points
  • Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders; reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and oral communication to client and / or other security personnel
  • Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms
  • Act as a first responder in emergency situations

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE) :

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
  • Must possess 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 possess one or more of the following :
  • Minimum of three (3) years of security experience on a Department of Defense-cleared site
  • Prior military experience
  • Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE) :

  • Prior law enforcement or armed security experience
  • 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
  • 22 days ago
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