Front Desk Security Officer — DoD Secret Clearance

Allied Universal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Full Time Front Desk) with a Secret DoD clearance for our San Diego, CA location. You will welcome visitors, control access, monitor security systems and provide professional customer service at a leading aerospace and defense site.

Day-to-day duties include staffing the front desk, verifying credentials, maintaining logs, and responding to incidents per site protocols.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Employment may require a drug screen.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at an aerospace/defense location.
• Staff the front desk and manage access by greeting visitors, verifying ID and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor records.
• Monitor entry activity, route calls, and communicate site access requirements, directions, and procedures professionally.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly, following site-specific reporting and escalation protocols.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports for visitors, deliveries, incidents and front-desk activities; communicate information to leadership and site contacts.

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Full Time Front Desk) with a Secret DoD clearance for our San Diego, CA location. You will welcome visitors, control access, monitor security systems and provide professional customer service at a leading aerospace and defense site.

Day-to-day duties include staffing the front desk, verifying credentials, maintaining logs, and responding to incidents per site protocols.