Security Officer - Cleared (Clearance Eligible)

Security Officer – Clearance Eligible | Nashville, TN

Take your security career to the next level with Allied Universal. We're hiring full-time Security Officers in Nashville for an exciting new security operation where eligible candidates will have the opportunity to work in a DoD-cleared environment.

This is a great opportunity for experienced security professionals looking to build their careers and gain valuable experience working in a high-security setting.

$22.00/hour

Full-Time – 40 hours per week

Morning and overnight opportunities

DoD security clearance required/clearance eligible

New account start-up opportunity

Career growth with a global leader in security services

2+ years of security experience required

Ability to meet all requirements necessary for the DoD security clearance process

Professional, dependable, and able to work in a security-sensitive environment

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):

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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
• 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…

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: