Security Specialist

Security Specialist The Security Specialist reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the MSTP Project Manager. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Maintain a continuous physical presence at the Security Control Desk from 0700 to 1800, Monday through Friday, to support daily security operations. Process Visit Access Requests (VARs) and verify visitor security clearances and event attendee rosters using DISS and/or NBIS. Issue, track, recover, and maintain accountability for all MSTP visitor badges. Create, maintain, and update the MSTP Mundy Hall Access Roster (MHAR) and manage visitor logbooks for all Open Storage Spaces (OSS). Operate the AMAG PMO security control system, including creating, updating, and deleting security profiles, badges, and CAC credentials. Assist personnel with activating and deactivating AMAG accounts for the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control Systems (ACS). Coordinate, direct, and provide escorting support for visitors, and promptly notify the Security Manager, Assistant Security Manager, and Security Team of any visitor without proper clearance. Execute the opening and closing schedule to ensure facility accessibility for daily operations, exercises, training events, wargames, and scheduled activities. Prepare for and support security inspections, PSEs, PSSs, program reviews, and assist visits related to the MSTP Information and Personnel Security Program (IPSP). Maintain an annually updated electronic turnover file to ensure continuity and sustainment of the command's security program. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum completion of a DoD or servicespecific security training course (e.g., Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Physical Security, or Access Control Operations). Experience Minimum three years of experience administering physical security systems, including AMAG or equivalent Intrusion Detection and Access Control Systems (IDS/ACS), to create, update, and manage badges, credentials, and user profiles. Minimum two years of experience managing facility access programs, maintaining access rosters, tracking visitor badges, and maintaining logbooks for Open Storage Spaces (OSS). Demonstrated understanding of Defense Information System for Security (DISS) module and National Background Investigative Services (NBIS). Core Skills/Competencies Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and SharePoint. Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs. Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, prioritization, interpersonal skills, and able to instinctively adapt, plan, inform and influence. Working Conditions Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus Daily travel in local area during work day (including use of personal vehicle) Be able to work an unstable schedule, to include holidays and weekends. Special Position Notations CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for up to three weeks at a time (or longer). Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company's auto insurance provider. A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.