Security Officer Armed Security Clearance Patrol

Job Description

Job Description

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

As a Security Officer Armed Security Clearance Patrol in Arlington, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed officer at a dynamic aerospace and defense location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support a professional environment through strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, values teamwork, and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.33 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, restricted areas, and perimeter zones while maintaining awareness of access points, unusual activity, and security-related concerns.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials and/or authorizations for designated areas, and help to deter unauthorized access to sensitive locations and assets.
• Perform assigned armed post duties in accordance with Allied Universal standards and site-specific requirements, including maintaining professional presence, following use-of-force guidelines, and reporting security-related issues promptly.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card and/or license is required.
• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1631869