Security Officer - DoD Clearance Required

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

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - DoD Clearance Requiredin Carlsbad, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a dynamic aerospace and defense location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badging, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service. Your professionalism and communication skills will help support a secure, organized environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.67 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon09:30 PM - 05:30 AMTue09:30 PM - 05:30 AMFri05:30 AM - 01:30 PMSat05:30 AM - 01:30 PMSun05:30 AM - 01:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and front-desk policies at an aerospace and defense location.
• Greet visitors, verify identification and authorization, manage access credentials, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, provide information and assistance, and communicate visitor arrivals or concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor front-desk activity, access-control systems, and/or alarm notifications; report unusual conditions or policy concerns through established channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific emergency response procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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.

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Closing

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.