Front Desk Security, 2nd Shift, Site 2

AST SpaceMobile•Midland, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Front Desk Security Officer executes daily physical security operations at primary facility entry points in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role controls ingress and egress, enforces access governance, protects export-controlled and IP-sensitive areas, and helps safeguard employees, visitors, and high-value assets, including prototypes and flight hardware. It is the first line of defense for facility security and coordinates with Corporate Security, EH&S, Facilities, HR, IT, and Program Leadership to maintain controlled access, regulatory compliance, and life safety standards. The position is assigned to 10 pm to 8 am shifts, Monday through Thursday, at one of AST SpaceMobile's four facilities located between Odessa and Midland. Base pay is DOE. The job involves working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, including extended periods at security checkpoints, facility-floor walks, and potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and varying temperatures. Required PPE and company safety procedures must be followed. The role may require rotating shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in corporate security, access control, or front desk security operations.
Familiarity with access control systems and CCTV monitoring platforms.
Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
Professional demeanor and customer-facing communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and decisive during high-stress situations.
High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive environments.
Ability to consistently enforce policies without deviation.
Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments and perform the physical activities described, including frequent standing, walking, movement, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying items up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use hands and fingers for repetitive tasks, data entry, and computer work; bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and balance as required.
Ability to work near machinery, equipment, material-handling devices, and production tooling, including moving mechanical parts.
Ability to visually inspect materials, inventory labels, documentation, and production information.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and respond quickly during emergencies.
Ability to follow company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Experience working in export-controlled, restricted, or high-security facilities.
Prior experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of ITAR/EAR-controlled environments.
Experience supporting emergency response or incident reporting processes.
Military or law enforcement background.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control primary entry points to manufacturing, R&D, test, and corporate facilities.
Verify employee, contractor, visitor, customer, and vendor identities and credentials before granting access.
Enforce badge policies, escort requirements, and visitor management procedures; issue and collect temporary badges.
Maintain accurate visitor logs and access records.
Monitor CCTV feeds and access control systems, and promptly escalate suspicious behavior, policy violations, or access anomalies.
Ensure individuals entering restricted or program-controlled areas have proper authorization and enforce zoning, tiered access, and export-controlled area restrictions.
Support onboarding and deprovisioning by verifying badge activation and deactivation status; prevent tailgating and conduct routine badge and credential audits.
Support physical safeguards for export-controlled technologies, proprietary designs, trade secrets, prototypes, tooling, and flight hardware.
Enforce secure material-handling and restricted-area access policies; monitor sensitive materials entering or leaving the facility and report suspected unauthorized photography, recording, or removal.
Serve as the initial response point for security incidents at facility entry points and initiate lockdown procedures when directed or during emergencies.
Support evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures while maintaining accountability of restricted areas.
Preserve incident documentation, visitor logs, and badge data to support investigations.
Coordinate with EH&S and Corporate Security during emergencies affecting life safety or controlled spaces.
Maintain adherence to ITAR/EAR and export-controlled area requirements.
Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, and shift turnover documentation.
Participate in security audits and inspections as required.