Job Description
Job Description
Receptionist (with Security & Access Control Support)
Location: El Segundo, CA
Type: Contract-to-Permanent
We are seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Receptionist to join our team in El Segundo. This contract‑to‑hire role is ideal for someone pursuing a long‑term opportunity in a fast‑paced environment where front‑desk presence, professionalism, and light security oversight are essential. The position combines traditional reception responsibilities with monitoring building access and supporting site security protocols.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk, ensuring a professional, attentive, and welcoming environment.
• Greet, check in, and badge visitors while enforcing building access procedures and supporting ITAR‑compliant entry protocols.
• Monitor security cameras, observe visitor and vehicle activity, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Manage access control for trucks, vendors, and deliveries entering the site.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls using a multi‑line phone system.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and polished front desk and lobby area at all times.
• Support an office environment located near executive leadership, ensuring strong situational awareness and excellent judgment.
• Restock beverages and kitchen supplies to help keep shared spaces well maintained.
• Ensure continuous front desk coverage and coordinate backup coverage when needed.
Qualifications:
• 1–3 years of receptionist, front desk, security desk, or facilities support experience preferred.
• Experience with visitor management systems, access control processes, or security monitoring is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ITAR or similar compliance‑driven access environments is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, guests, vendors, and leadership.
• Comfortable monitoring cameras, observing surroundings, and reporting unusual activity.
• Ability to stay calm, composed, and solutions‑oriented in a busy or high‑visibility environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and basic office technology.
• High level of reliability, punctuality, and professional presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise good judgment in sensitive situations.