Security Officer with Active Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer with an active DoD clearance in Salt Lake City, UT. You will act as a front desk presence, managing access, visitor coordination, and security communications in an aerospace/defense environment.

The role requires DoD Secret Clearance, 1+ year of security experience, and compliance with background checks, drug screens, and licensing requirements. Full-time daytime shifts available.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation as required by law.
• Background checks and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a front desk while following site-specific policies.
• Monitor facility access by verifying visitor credentials and issuing passes.
• Answer calls, manage communications, and provide directions to authorized personnel and visitors.
• Respond to incidents and alarms, notifying site contacts and emergency responders.
• Maintain accurate records of access activity and security-related front-desk communications.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk operations

Security awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer with Active Clearancein 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 in an 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 an orderly environment, respond to concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where a caring culture and teamwork put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.69 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a front desk within an aerospace and defense location while following site-specific policies and security-related procedures.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying visitor credentials, issuing visitor passes, maintaining visitor logs, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Answer incoming calls, manage communications, and provide clear directions or information to authorized personnel and visitors.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including promptly notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
• Maintain accurate records of access activity, incidents, and other security-related front-desk communications while helping to deter unauthorized entry.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 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.