Cleared Armed Guards

CenCore provides Cleared Armed Guards, also referred to as Cleared American Guards (CAGs), to protect personnel, facilities, classified operations, and sensitive assets. Our cleared security professionals support government, defense, intelligence, secure construction, data center, and other high-security environments across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Cleared Armed Security at Mission Scale

24/7/365

Security Coverage

TS/SCI

Cleared Personnel Available

CONUS + OCONUS

Mission Support

Weekly

Readiness Training

Armed Security for Classified & Secure Environments

CenCore provides cleared armed guard services for environments where standard commercial security is not enough. Our armed security officers combine the required security clearance with specialized training and site-specific security procedures to protect sensitive operations and maintain site security.

Depending on contract and mission requirements, Cleared American Guards may provide armed protection, monitor personnel and contractor activity, conduct routine patrols, support access control and screening, monitor security and alarm systems, and respond to security incidents.

CAGs can support ongoing facility operations as well as secure construction and renovation projects involving uncleared personnel working in or around controlled and classified environments.

Cleared Armed Guard Services

Armed Facility Security & Patrols

Provide armed security for secure facilities, classified environments, data centers, and other sensitive locations. CenCore security professionals conduct routine patrols and monitor designated areas, alarm systems, surveillance systems, metal detectors, and other physical security measures to identify unauthorized activity and potential security concerns.

Cleared armed guard patrolling a secure facility.

Personnel, Contractor & Access Control

Monitor uncleared personnel, contractor personnel, visitors, and other individuals working in or around controlled areas. CAGs support access control and screening procedures, verify authorization, monitor controlled access points, and help prevent unauthorized entry while maintaining required security boundaries.

Incident & Emergency Response

Respond to security incidents in accordance with established site procedures and response plans. CenCore security officers maintain situational awareness, communicate and escalate incidents appropriately, and coordinate with site leadership or responding authorities as required.

Secure Construction Security

Provide cleared armed security for classified construction and renovation projects involving uncleared personnel or contractor personnel near sensitive or controlled areas. CAGs support Construction Security Plan requirements and established site security procedures throughout project execution.

Cleared Personnel for Sensitive Missions

Cleared American Guards provide a combination of armed security experience and security clearance for missions where personnel must be trusted to operate within sensitive environments.

CenCore security professionals receive required guard training along with site- and contract-specific instruction. Depending on the position and mission, personnel may also maintain CPR, first aid, firearms, and other required certifications or qualifications.

Depending on contract and site requirements, CenCore can provide personnel with:

TS | TS/SCI | TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Professionals Prepared for the Mission

CenCore provides cleared security professionals for environments where security requirements extend beyond traditional guard services. Our approach combines cleared personnel, continuous training, established security procedures, and operational oversight to support reliable armed security operations.

Our CAGs operate within each site’s established requirements, helping customers maintain security, personnel accountability, and continuity across sensitive facilities and missions.

Cleared Personnel | Armed Security | CONUS + OCONUS Support

Where We Provide Cleared Armed Guards

Government Facilities

Cleared armed security supporting sensitive federal facilities and operations.

Defense & Intelligence

CAGs supporting classified and controlled environments associated with national security missions.

SCIFs & Accredited Facilities

Armed security support for SCIFs, SAPFs, and other accredited secure facilities based on site requirements.

Data Centers

Armed security officers protecting critical facilities, personnel, and operations.

Secure Construction

Cleared armed guards supporting classified construction and renovation involving contractor and uncleared personnel.

CONUS & OCONUS Operations

Cleared security personnel supporting mission requirements across domestic and overseas locations.

Need Cleared Armed Guard Support?

CenCore provides Cleared American Guards for ongoing facility security, classified operations, secure construction programs, critical infrastructure, data centers, and other high-security environments.

Whether you need individual security professionals or ongoing armed guard services, our team can develop coverage around your site’s mission, clearance, staffing, and security requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Cleared American Guard, or CAG, is a security professional who holds the security clearance required to perform assigned security duties within or around sensitive and classified environments. Depending on the mission, a CAG may provide armed security, personnel monitoring, patrols, access control support, screening, and incident response.

The terminology can vary by contract and security requirement. CenCore provides cleared security personnel, including armed guards, for missions requiring both an appropriate security clearance and trained security protection. Specific qualifications, duties, and clearance requirements are determined by the contract and site.

Depending on contract and site requirements, CenCore can provide security professionals with TS, TS/SCI, and TS/SCI with polygraph clearances.

Yes. Depending on the site’s security requirements, CAGs can monitor uncleared personnel, contractor personnel, visitors, and others working in or around controlled environments. Specific monitoring and escort responsibilities are determined by site procedures and contract requirements.

Yes. CenCore provides cleared armed guard services for classified construction and renovation projects, including environments governed by Construction Security Plans and other established physical security requirements.

Depending on site and contract requirements, duties can include armed security, routine patrols, access control support, personnel and contractor monitoring, screening, alarm and security system monitoring, incident reporting, and emergency response.

CenCore supports government, defense, intelligence, secure construction, data center, critical infrastructure, and other high-security environments. Personnel can support CONUS and OCONUS requirements based on contract and mission needs.