Security Officer - Clearance Required - Perimeter Patrol

Allied Universal • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer - Clearance Required - Perimeter Patrol in El Segundo, California, to provide security at an aerospace and defense location. The role involves customer service for personnel and visitors, enforcing site-specific security procedures, monitoring access, conducting unarmed patrols, responding to incidents, and documenting activity. The position is described as part-time with a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment. Officers may claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform, with the potential to work up to 40 hours per week and the option to scale back. The listed schedule is Tuesday, 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pay is $23.63 per hour.

Applicants must have at least two years of security-related experience, an active DoD Secret Clearance, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, where legally permitted, a drug screen. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Allied Universal offers flexible scheduling, paid training and advancement opportunities, technology for viewing and claiming shifts, employee discounts, and listed insurance and retirement benefits. Seven holidays are paid at time and a half if worked. Eligible employees receive 40 hours of vacation after one year, subject to the stated payout limitations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• State or local licensing may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Access control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors at an aerospace and defense location while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, restricted areas, parking areas, and the perimeter; identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry under site requirements, visitor protocols, and applicable access-control procedures.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain activity logs, incident documentation, and communications with Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED