Front Desk Security, 2nd Shift, Site 2

The role

The Front Desk Security Officer is responsible for executing daily physical security operations at primary facility entry points within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role focuses on controlling ingress and egress, enforcing access governance, protecting export-controlled and IP-sensitive areas, and ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and high-value assets including prototypes and flight hardware.

The position serves as the first line of defense for facility security and operates in close coordination with Corporate Security, EH&S, Facilities, HR, IT, and Program Leadership to maintain controlled access, regulatory compliance, and life safety standards.

Base Pay: DOE

This position is assigned to 10 pm to 8 am shifts Mon thru Thurs.
The location will be at one of our four facilities located between Odessa and Midland.

What you will do

Front Desk & Access Control Operations

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Front Desk Security, 2nd Shift, Site 2

AST SpaceMobile, Midland, Texas +1

The role

Base Pay: DOE

This position is assigned to 10 pm to 8 am shifts Mon thru Thurs.
The location will be at one of our four facilities located between Odessa and Midland.

What you will do

Front Desk & Access Control Operations

What you need

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field preferred.

Experience

2+ years of experience in corporate security, access control, or front desk security operations, preferably in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Experience working in export-controlled, restricted, or high-security facilities preferred.
Familiarity with access control systems and CCTV monitoring platforms.

Soft Skills

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 handling sensitive environments.
Ability to consistently enforce policies without deviation.

Technology Stack

Electronic Access Control Systems (badge readers, biometric systems)
CCTV and video monitoring platforms
Visitor management systems
Incident reporting systems
Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the shift.
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to use hands and fingers to perform repetitive tasks, data entry, and computer work.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and balance as required to perform job duties.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry items weighing up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in, on, around, and in proximity to machinery, equipment, material handling devices, and production tooling.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
Ability to visually inspect materials, inventory labels, documentation, and production information.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing.
Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and varying temperatures.
Ability to follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods at security checkpoints.
Ability to walk facility floors as needed.
Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.
Capability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or holidays as required.

If you are open to relocating to Midland, this can be a career changing, and life changing, move into the high-tech aerospace world offering a new skill set and job security in a very similar environment that will soon feel like home. We encourage you to apply to learn more about AST SpaceMobile and what Midland has to offer.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

Front Desk Security, 2nd Shift, Site 2

The role

What you will do

Front Desk Security, 2nd Shift, Site 2

The role

What you will do

What you need

Education

Experience

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

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