Security Officer Full Time Visitor Reception with Active Clearance

Allied Universal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in McLean, VA is seeking a Full Time Security Officer - Visitor Reception with Active Clearance. You will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor entry, and provide courteous customer service to employees and contractors at the front desk in a high-security aerospace/defense setting.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, 18+ or 21+ age depending on role, a high school diploma, and passing background checks and drug screens.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Driver's license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at the front desk.
• 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.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations following established emergency procedures.
• Report unusual activity or security concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

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 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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1664268