Front Desk Security - Shift

AST Space Mobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

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.

This position is currently assigned to:
Shift 2, a night shift working Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. (4x10 schedule).

The location will be at one of our four facilities located between Odessa and Midland.

• Monitor and control primary entry points to manufacturing, R&D, test, and corporate facilities.
• Verify identity and credentials of employees, contractors, visitors, customers, and vendors prior to granting access.
• Enforce badge policies, escort requirements, and visitor management procedures.
• Issue and collect temporary badges in accordance with security protocols.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and access records.
• Monitor CCTV feeds and access control systems for unauthorized activity.
• Immediately elevate suspicious behavior, policy violations, or access anomalies to Corporate Security leadership.

• Ensure all individuals entering restricted or program-controlled areas have proper authorization.
• Enforce zoning, tiered access, and export-controlled area restrictions.
• Support onboarding and deprovisioning processes by verifying badge activation and deactivation status.
• Prevent tailgating and unauthorized piggybacking at controlled entry points.
• Conduct routine badge and credential audits at entry locations.

• Support physical safeguards protecting export-controlled technologies, proprietary designs, trade secrets, prototypes, tooling, and flight hardware.
• Enforce policies related to secure material handling and restricted area access.
• Monitor movement of sensitive materials entering or leaving the facility in accordance with established procedures.
• Immediately report suspected unauthorized photography, recording, or removal of sensitive materials.

• Serve as the initial response point for security-related incidents at facility entry points.
• Initiate lockdown procedures when directed by Security or during emergency situations.
• 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 strict 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.

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

• 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.li>
• Familiarity…