Security Officer Full Time with Active Clearance Reception

Allied Universal; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time with Active Clearance Reception in Salt Lake City, UT. You will welcome visitors at the front desk, verify credentials, manage access, and help maintain a professional, secure lobby environment.

Strong customer service, an active DoD Secret clearance, and a high school diploma are required. The role supports a safe, compliant site with team-oriented security operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required depending on state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service at a front desk within an aerospace/defense site.
• Manage visitor access: greet, verify IDs, issue credentials, log entries.
• Monitor access-control systems, alarms, cameras, and equipment.
• Respond calmly to incidents following emergency procedures.
• Support lobby operations: answer calls, direct visitors, log security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Access control

Security operations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access-control systems

CCTV cameras

Alarm systems

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 with Active Clearance Reception in Salt Lake City, UT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a dynamic aerospace and defense location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, verify credentials, and support a professional, secure environment. Your customer service and communication skills will help address security-related concerns while maintaining a visible, approachable presence. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.69 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a front desk within an aerospace and defense location.
• Manage visitor access by greeting guests, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining accurate entry records in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Monitor access-control systems, alarms, cameras, and/or communications equipment; report unusual activity or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Support a professional lobby environment by answering phones, directing visitors, maintaining required logs, and communicating security-related concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least one year of security-related experience.
• 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.