Area Security Officer

Area Security OfficerPurpose and Impact: The Area Security Specialist will provide a full range of physical and personnel security support to a government customer in a dynamic and challenging environment. Area security specialists will respond to security requirements focused on security support, maintenance of appropriate contract relationships, and daily support, policy guidance and coordination for personnel supporting customer missions and operating in customer facilities.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in any discipline (or additional 2+ years equivalent experience)2 years' experience serving as a Company Security Officer (CSO)Knowledge of basic office automation tool suites (MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Familiarity with security and cover relationships consistent varying classification level of contractsKnowledge of ICD 704 and 705 and applicableWorking knowledge of badging systemsExperience with processing special badge requests (ID cards and photo badges)Hands-on knowledge with trouble shooting vaults and access control issuesMust possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance at time of applicationDesired Qualifications:5 years of experience providing security support1 year experience in customer space2+ years of adjudication experienceDemonstrated high level of personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal and classified informationThree to five years of experience with trouble shooting vaults and access control issuesAbility to work in a dynamic and challenging environmentFive years of experience with processing special badge requests (ID cards and photo badges)Essential Responsibilities:The Area Security Officer will be assigned to a primary task team to include not limited to intake/distribution of clearance paperwork; data entry into customer system of record; case/task initiation; paperwork review for completion and content; clearance repository or other database checks; clearance verification tasks; liaison/reciprocity tasks; document review and redaction; records management and other security administration tasks as assigned.Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.Security Clearance Required: Must possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at time of applicationMinimum Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent (additional 2 years of related security experience)Minimum Years of Experience : 2 years CSO experienceThis position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.Compensation Details:$160,000-$170,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.