Security Officer Full Time Visitor Reception - DoD Security Clearance

Allied Universal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, the leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Full Time Visitor Reception in San Diego, CA. You will be the first point of contact, handling access control, visitor management, and security-related administrative duties at an aerospace/defense location.

Role requires DoD Secret clearance, 18+ (21+ for armed roles), high school diploma, and background checks. Join a team dedicated to integrity, reliability, and teamwork in a mission-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and contractors per site procedures.
• Staff the front desk, greet visitors, verify ID, issue credentials, and log visitors.
• Monitor access points and security systems; report anomalies and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents calmly and coordinate with site contacts and responders.
• Assist with administrative and customer-service tasks, including phones and deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Front desk

Incident response

Administrative duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Visitor management systems

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 Full Time Visitor Reception - DoD Security Clearance in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at an aerospace and defense location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact, supporting access control, visitor management, communication, and security-related administrative responsibilities. Your professional presence and customer service help promote a secure environment while supporting personnel and guests. Join Allied Universal to bring integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork to a mission-focused setting.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.67 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sat 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Sun 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Staff the front desk and reception area, greet visitors professionally, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor logs.
• Monitor access points, communications, and security-related systems from a stationary post; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders when needed.
• Assist with administrative and customer-service duties, including directing visitors, answering phones, receiving deliveries, and providing information consistent with site policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• An active Department of Defense 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.

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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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