Security Officer - Security Clearance Lobby Desk

Overview

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 - Security Clearance Lobby Desk in Carlsbad, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, 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 Security Officer at an aero and defense location, you will be the first point of contact, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, issuing badges, and managing access control to support security-related protocols. You will monitor entry activity, document incidents and/or requests, and communicate clearly with onsite teams to help reduce unauthorized access. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon09:30 PM - 05:30 AMTue09:30 PM - 05:30 AM

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 the front desk by following site-specific access control procedures for an aerospace and defense location, including greeting visitors and directing employees, visitors, and/or contractors as needed.
• Verify identification, issue and collect visitor badges, manage sign-in and sign-out logs, and help maintain accurate records for entry, deliveries, and/or scheduled appointments.
• Monitor security-related systems and communications at the reception area, including CCTV views, radios, phones, and/or alarm notifications, and report unusual activity per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Complete routine documentation such as daily activity reports, incident reports, and access logs, and communicate relevant information during shift turnovers to help support consistent operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6+ months of security-related experience.
• Possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.

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.

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1527822