Security Officer - DoD Clearance Required

Allied Universal•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer in Carlsbad, California, for an aerospace and defense location. The role serves as a front-desk security professional, welcoming visitors, managing access control and badging, monitoring entry activity, and providing customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors. The position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance and at least six months of security-related experience. The listed pay rate is $24.67 per hour. The schedule includes Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 PM to 5:30 AM, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the age requirement for the role: at least 18 for unarmed positions or 21 or older for armed positions. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local law. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions. Allied Universal offers access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts, paid training, career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

At least 6 months of security-related experience.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

A guard card or license is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security procedures and front-desk policies.
Greet visitors, verify identification and authorization, manage access credentials, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with site requirements.
Answer and direct incoming calls, provide information and assistance, and communicate visitor arrivals or concerns to appropriate personnel.
Monitor front-desk activity, access-control systems, and alarm notifications; report unusual conditions or policy concerns through established channels.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, following site-specific emergency response procedures.