Aerospace Access Control Officer – DoD Secret Clearance

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer with Access Control for Sterling, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor alarms, and support security operations at an aerospace and defense location.

This full-time role offers a $26.46 hourly pay rate, a structured schedule, and opportunities to use smart tools, receive training, and advance within a caring team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Monitor and control access points, verify IDs, issue and collect visitor credentials, and maintain logs.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and vehicles per site requirements; report access concerns.
• Respond to incidents and alarms with calm, professional problem-solving and proper escalation.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Incident response

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alarm panel

Badge/access control systems

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer with Access Control for Sterling, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor alarms, and support security operations at an aerospace and defense location.

This full-time role offers a $26.46 hourly pay rate, a structured schedule, and opportunities to use smart tools, receive training, and advance within a caring team culture.