DoD-Cleared Front Desk Security Officer (Aerospace)

Allied Universal®; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer - DoD Clearance Required in Carlsbad, CA. You will greet visitors, verify IDs, manage access control, monitor activity, and deliver excellent customer service at an aerospace and defense site.

This full-time role offers a pay rate of $24.67 per hour and a varied day/evening schedule. Required: active DoD Secret Clearance, 6 months security experience, background check, and HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Six months of security-related experience required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors per site security procedures and front-desk policies.
• Greet visitors, verify IDs, manage access credentials, and maintain visitor logs.
• Answer and direct calls, provide information, inform on visitor arrivals.
• Monitor front-desk activity, access-control systems, and alarm notifications; report concerns.
• Respond to incidents following site emergency procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Front desk

Communication skills

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/Tablet experience

Job description

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer - DoD Clearance Required in Carlsbad, CA. You will greet visitors, verify IDs, manage access control, monitor activity, and deliver excellent customer service at an aerospace and defense site.

This full-time role offers a pay rate of $24.67 per hour and a varied day/evening schedule. Required: active DoD Secret Clearance, 6 months security experience, background check, and HS diploma or equivalent.