Security Officer - Clearance Required Gatehouse

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 - Clearance Required Gatehouse in Saint Charles, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at an aero and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will support access control, respond to alarms and/or concerns, and document activities with clear communication and strong customer service. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every action.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.27 / 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 security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and escalating concerns through the chain of command.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, hangars, staging areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Perform access control duties including verifying credentials, processing visitor entries, monitoring entry points, and supporting badging and/or escort requirements as directed.
• Complete detailed reports and logs, monitor alarms and/or cameras as assigned, and communicate with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership regarding unusual activity, hazards, and/or operational issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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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