Security Officer - DoD Clearance Required

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.

About the role

As a Front Desk Security Officer supporting a dynamic aerospace and defense location in San Diego, CA, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor entry activity, communicate professionally, and help maintain a secure, service-focused environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to integrity will support critical operations while reflecting our agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Staff the front desk and manage access-related activities, including greeting visitors, verifying identification and credentials, issuing visitor badges, and directing guests according to site procedures.
• Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and front desk communications, reporting suspicious activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols and notifying appropriate contacts.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, access records, and incident documentation while supporting a professional and welcoming front desk environment.

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.
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• 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.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Pay

$24.61 / hour

Schedule

• Monday: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Tuesday: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Wednesday: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Thursday: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM