Security Officer - Armed Security Clearance

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 - Armed Security Clearance in Mascoutah, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a leading aerospace and defense location, supporting mission-focused operations through high-visibility patrols and access control. As an armed Security Officer, you will monitor assigned areas, verify badges and credentials, document activity, and communicate clearly with site teams and visitors. This role is ideal for professionals with an active DoD Secret clearance who value teamwork, integrity, and innovative approaches to security-related support.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.59 / 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 personnel and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures and policies, and/or supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Control access to facilities and restricted areas by verifying credentials, processing visitor check-in, and directing individuals to approved destinations per site requirements.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems and report irregular activity, maintenance concerns, and/or policy issues to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events, preserving scene information as directed, and coordinating with site personnel and/or first responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, production areas, staging locations, and perimeter points as assigned, noting and reporting unusual conditions, unsecured doors, and/or suspicious activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.
• Handcuffing 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.

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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