Security Officer - Defense Patrol Clearance Required

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.

As a Security Officer - Defense Patrol Clearance Required in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at an aero and defense location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control and site procedures, document activities, and provide outstanding customer service and clear communication to employees and visitors. Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.88 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor access control points and help to deter unauthorized entry by verifying credentials, checking visitor authorization and directing personnel to proper check-in procedures.
• Perform routine rounds of buildings, parking areas, loading and receiving areas and/or fenced lines, reporting unusual activity, suspicious conditions and/or policy violations.
• Document patrols, inspections and incident response in written and/or electronic reports, including detailed descriptions of observations and actions taken.
• Support protection of aerospace and defense-related property by observing for restricted-area breaches, unattended items and/or prohibited activity and reporting findings through the chain of command.
• Assist with alarm and/or fire panel annunciations per post orders, coordinating notifications and requesting additional resources as directed.
• Provide authorized escorts for visitors, contractors and/or deliveries when required by site procedures, maintaining professionalism and clear communication.

Minimum Requirements:

• Maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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.

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.

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