Protection Specialist

Overview

Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company, dedicated to providing rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. Our dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace fuels a culture that reflects in our communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: $27.30 per hour with attractive Pay Options (DailyPay, Weekly Pay). Full-time positions also enjoy health insurance, 401(k) plans, and ongoing paid training programs for career growth opportunities.

Job Description

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. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism.
• Conducting patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information.
• Greeting guests and employees, escorting visitors and contractors to secure entry and exit points.
• Following 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.
• Responding to and assessing security alarms or emergency alarms.
• Acting as a first responder in emergency situations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• A Department of Defense (DoD) position-appropriate level security clearance.
• Licensing requirements may be subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of security experience on a Department of Defense-cleared site, prior military experience, or minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state).
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, exceptional customer service skills, and intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client-specific sites.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior law enforcement or armed security experience, associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field are highly desirable.

Others

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates 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.