Security Officer Access Control Clearance Required

Allied Universal; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

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Benefits package

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Access Control in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on welcoming visitors, managing access, and maintaining secure lobby operations at an aerospace and defense location.

As a frontline security professional, you will monitor entry activity, respond calmly to incidents, and uphold site procedures while delivering strong customer service. A DoD Secret Clearance is required, with a full-time schedule and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required or preferred.
• Experience handling access control procedures and visitor management.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a front desk within an aerospace and defense location.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies following established procedures.
• Monitor front desk communications, answer calls, direct inquiries, and maintain lobby activity awareness.
• Assist with access-control procedures and report unusual activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer Access Control Clearance Required in Colorado Springs, CO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer supporting an aerospace and defense location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor entry activity, and communicate professionally with personnel and guests. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter security-related incidents while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.22 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Tue: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Wed: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Thur: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a front desk within an aerospace and defense location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining accurate visitor records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures and promptly communicating concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor front desk communications, answer incoming calls, direct inquiries, and maintain awareness of activity in the lobby and entry areas.
• Assist with access-control procedures, report unusual activity or security-related concerns, and support a professional, welcoming environment at the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.