Armed Security Officer Clearance Required

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.

As a Armed Security Officer Clearance Required in Palmdale, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic aerospace and defense location as an armed, driving patrol professional. In this role, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. You will support daily operations with integrity, reliability, and teamwork while serving in a fast‑paced environment that values agility, innovation, and a people‑first culture.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.68 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and personnel by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a defense‑related 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 of buildings, restricted areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Maintain an armed presence in accordance with post orders and applicable regulations, controlling access points and verifying credentials for employees, contractors, and authorized visitors.
• Support reporting and compliance activities by completing required logs, incident reports, and shift communications related to security‑related operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security‑related experience or a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Have 5 or more years of security‑related experience.
• 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.

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: