Security Specialist IV

JOB DESCRIPTION JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. We develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Provide expert level administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.
• Oversees the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department.
• Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants.
• Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor.
• Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information.
• Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisor and employee of schedule.
• Oversees departmental coordination with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required.
• Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required.
• Provides leadership and work direction to lower level department clerical/administrative personnel.
• Provides security related advice to senior company leadership. May occasionally represent the company at customer and industry events.
• Performs other related tasks as directed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for routine communications. Must maintain constant mental alertness. Routine travel to remote work locations may be required.

REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree with 8 years experience or a Bachelors Degree with 6 years specifically related work experience in the personnel security field, complemented by formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course. Must have expert level knowledge on the rules and regulations of the NISPOM pertaining to all aspects of Personnel Security. Must have working knowledge of site specific procedures and security requirements. The position requires a high degree of accuracy pertaining to all aspects of Personnel Security. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Must be proficient operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software, and possess data base management experience. Familiar with a mainframe computer terminal, laminating machine and professional instamatic camera. Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and possess a current State issued driver’s license. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified. Rev – SCC: JSOP8; JCORP12 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled