Security Officer Front Desk Security Clearance

Allied Universal; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Front Desk at our Linthicum Heights, MD site. You will greet visitors, screen access, and support security procedures while representing a professional presence in a high-security aerospace and defense environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, vigilance, and timely reporting; requires a DoD TS-SCI clearance, experience, and compliance with all laws. We offer full-time schedules, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS-SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• State/municipal security license preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a front desk within an aerospace/defense site.
• Verify IDs, manage visitor registration, and issue credentials.
• Maintain visitor/access/incident records with discretion.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies and assist as directed.
• Monitor front-desk activity and report concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 Front Desk Security Clearance in Linthicum Heights, MD, 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 serve as a welcoming, professional presence while supporting access control, visitor management, and security-related communications. You will help maintain a controlled environment through attentive monitoring, clear service, and timely reporting. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we support people and operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $37.96 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors at a front desk within an aerospace and defense location while carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying identification, managing visitor registration, issuing credentials as authorized, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Maintain accurate visitor, access, and/or incident records while handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and support emergency response activities as directed.
• Monitor front-desk activity and report suspicious behavior, access concerns, or security-related policy violations to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an active DoD TS-SCI clearance.
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• A state, county, or city-issued license for security-related work 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.

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1707099