Security Officer - Second Shift - Cleared (Clearance Eligible)

Allied Universal • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Security Officer – Clearance Eligible | Nashville, TN
$23.00 / Hour | Full-Time | 40 Hours Per WeekMonday–Friday | 4:00 PM–Midnight
DoD Clearance-Eligible Position | 2+ Years Security Experience Required

Take the next step in your security career with Allied Universal. We’re hiring full-time Security Officers in Nashville for an exciting new security operation offering the opportunity to work in a DoD-cleared environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced security professional looking for consistent weekday hours, competitive pay, and valuable experience in a high-security setting.

Requirements

• 2+ years of security experience required
• Ability to meet all requirements for the DoD security clearance process
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a security-sensitive environment
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Able to obtain 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior law enforcement or armed security experience
• Associate's degree or higher In Criminal Justice, Business, or a related 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

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…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED