Armed Security Officer, Clearance Eligible

Job overview

The Armed Security Officer, Clearance Eligible works onsite in Palmdale, CA, on a full-time overnight schedule from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Wednesday through Sunday. Pay is $28.68 per hour. Allied Universal provides security and facility services, and this post supports an aerospace and defense location. The officer helps safeguard the site through armed patrols, access monitoring, customer service, and response to incidents. The role supports a secure environment by following site procedures, reporting concerns, and maintaining required armed-post qualifications.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors
• follow site procedures and emergency-response protocols
• respond to incidents and alarms
• conduct armed patrols of office areas, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter
• monitor access and visitor activity
• verify credentials as authorized
• report suspicious activity
• maintain armed-post qualifications and handle authorized equipment according to law and policy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed security officer

palmdale ca

allied universal

full-time

armed patrol

aerospace and defense

overnight schedule

10:00 pm–6:00 am

wednesday–sunday

armed guard card

access monitoring

$28.68/hr

paid training

medical and dental insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance
• discounts through the Perks Program
• access to additional shifts through company technology.

Why this role

Requires an armed guard card or license, a valid driver’s license for driving positions, and at least five years of security-related experience; the posting also specifies at least three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security experience or a college degree. Handcuffing certification is preferred. The schedule includes Saturday and Sunday nights.

About the employer

Allied Universal is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.