Armed Security Officer - Clearance Required

Allied Universal • Palmdale, CA • 19h ago

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 as an Armed Security Officer at a dynamic aerospace and defense location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support site operations with professionalism and strong communication. This is an armed and driving post, offering the chance to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.68 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Wed10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Thur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Fri10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Sat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Sun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a defense-focused location.

Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and local authorities when needed.

Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, restricted areas, and perimeter zones to help to deter unauthorized access and identify unusual activity.

Monitor access points, verify credentials, and support entry control procedures for employees, visitors, deliveries, and/or vehicles in accordance with site requirements.

Prepare clear, timely reports on incidents, patrol activity, and policy-related concerns, and report maintenance, access control, and other security-related issues to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.

Possess an Armed Guard Card or license.

Be at least 21 years of age.

Have 5 or more years of security-related experience.

A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

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: www.aus.com .

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

Job ID: 2026-1626139

Location: United States-California-Palmdale

Job Category: Security Officer, Armed Security

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