Security Officer Full Time Visitor Reception with Active Clearance

Allied Universal; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health benefits

Competitive pay

Discount programs

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facilities services company, is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Visitor Reception with Active Clearance in Mc Lean, VA. You will welcome visitors, manage access procedures, monitor entry activity, and provide outstanding customer service at a high-security aerospace/defense site.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, 18+ (21+ for armed), a high school diploma, and compliance with background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at the front desk.
• Monitor access to the facility; verify visitor credentials and issue passes.
• Receive calls, greet guests, provide directions, and coordinate visitor notifications.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Report unusual activity and security concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security procedures

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Visitor management software

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 with Active Clearance in Mc Lean, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at an aerospace and defense location, you will welcome visitors, manage access procedures, monitor entry activity, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. You will support a professional, secure environment while helping to deter security-related incidents through a visible, attentive presence. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.24 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Wed 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Thur 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Fri 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at the front desk while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Monitor access to the facility, verify visitor credentials and authorizations, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate entry and departure records.
• Receive calls, greet guests, provide directions, and coordinate visitor notifications in a professional and courteous manner.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response activities.
• Support a controlled aerospace and defense location by reporting unusual activity, access concerns, and security-related issues to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
• 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.