Front Desk Ambassador
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What the team is looking for.
Champion security by managing site access with a professional, engaging presence.
Reporting to the Security Ops Lead, you'll greet visitors, ensure only authorised personnel enter, and tackle access control challenges with a bias for action.
As a Front Desk Ambassador at xAI's Memphis facility, you'll uphold trust, maintain high standards, and keep operations secure to support xAI's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.
Responsibilities:
Welcome and greet Employees, Contractors, and Guests with a positive attitude.
Ensure only authorised personnel enter the site.
Act as a liaison between hosts and new hires/site visitors
Monitor access control, visitor management, and fire alarm systems.
Facilitate the check-in and check-out process with site visitors.
Oversee the ID badge return process.
Manage additional front desk duties as the position evolves.
Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, when needed.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Position is subject to pre-employment drug screen and random drug and alcohol testing.
Personal integrity is crucial. This position is expected to maintain operational security and safeguard sensitive information.
Physical Requirements:
Light. Prolonged sitting, occasional walking, and infrequent bending or stooping. Carrying no more than 20 pounds at a time.
- access control
- visitor management
- fire alarm systems
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