Security Officer - Front Desk Security Clearance

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 - Front Desk Security Clearance in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal at a leading tech and communications location, you will welcome employees and visitors, verify access, issue badges, and manage calls and inquiries with professionalism. You will monitor entry activity, document incidents, and communicate clearly with onsite teams to help support a secure, people-first environment. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, act with integrity, and deliver through teamwork every shift.

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $27.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at a front desk reception area by following Allied Universal site-specific policies, access control procedures, and security-related protocols for a technology-focused location.
• Screen and process visitors, vendors, and contractors by verifying identification, issuing temporary credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and directing guests to the appropriate contact.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site contacts and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Support emergency response activities by communicating instructions, documenting events, and completing required reports and shift logs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Maintain 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.

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.