Security Officer - Front Desk 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.

As a Security Officer - Front Desk Clearance Required in Linthicum Heights, MD, 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 Officer with Allied Universal at an aero and defense location, you will be the first point of contact for employees, visitors, and deliveries while supporting security-related access control. You will verify credentials, manage badges and logs, monitor alarms and cameras, and communicate clearly with site teams. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity in every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.19 / 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 to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at the front desk.
• Control access at the main entry by checking identification, verifying appointment details, and directing authorized personnel to the proper location.
• Manage visitor processing by issuing and collecting visitor credentials, maintaining sign-in and sign-out logs, and coordinating host notifications and/or escorts as required.
• Monitor the lobby and reception area for unusual activity and help to deter unauthorized entry through presence and adherence to post orders.
• Operate front desk communications by answering phones and/or radios, relaying messages, and dispatching requests to appropriate site contacts.
• Use access control systems and security-related technology to document entries, exits, and access issues, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and documenting actions taken.
• Prepare complete and accurate written reports of daily activities, irregularities, and incident details in accordance with Allied Universal standards and site requirements.
• Assist with processing deliveries and service vendors by confirming authorization, directing them to designated drop-off areas, and documenting activity per site procedure.
• Maintain professional confidentiality and follow information handling requirements common to aerospace and defense locations when interacting with personnel and visitors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years of Security Experience.
• Have 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.