Access Control Specialist - Full Time

Join our team of 500+ front-line security professionals ensuring that our nation’s most precious assets are protected. As a physical security specialist, you will be provided with exceptional training and growth opportunities while playing a critical role in the workplace and mission security for a US intelligence community customer. Are you Vigilant, Trustworthy and Patient? If security is important to you, keep reading. These are the foundational qualities we are looking for in our Access Control Specialists! Essential Responsibilities: Monitor and control the access of employees and visitors in and out of restricted areas by ensuring people have proper access. Ensure that prohibited and restricted items do not find their way in or out of the building. Diligently monitor your restricted area. Provide excellent customer service to all employees and visitors. Remain alert and aware of surroundings. Exhibit excellent communication in every interaction. Ensure attention to detail. The ability to work independently during your scheduled shift(s). The ability to adapt to change within high-volume, fast-paced, and slow-paced environments. Currently hold an active TS/SCI with Poly. You must be able to work 1st Shift: (5:30am - 1:30pm) Monday-Friday (SHIFT +/- 1 hour), 2nd Shift: (1:30pm - 9:30pm) Monday-Friday (SHIFT +/- 1 hour) or 3rd Shift: (9:30pm-5:30am) Sunday- Thursday (SHIFT +/- 1 hour) shift based on contract needs; this work supports 24/7 operations, and you may be assigned challenging shifts, but it will be worth it! Must commit to working one (1) weekend shift, every weekend. Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license in good standing. High School diploma or GED. U.S. citizenship. Currently live within a 75-mile radius of San Antonio, TX. Read, speak, and understand English language fluently. You will need to be comfortable leaving your mobile device at home or in your car. The assigned work location will be in a restricted mobile communication zone. Must be available to work 2 major holidays and 1 minor holiday, as determined by Amentum, per year. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands You need to be physically able to perform all duties and functions as specified: You should have 20/20 vision (glasses and contacts count) and close vision correctable to Jaeger No. 4 type test for both eyes. You need to be free of color blindness. You should have normal fields of vision and good depth perception, as defined by the Snellen chart. You need to be able to have hearing which is correctable to normal level hearing with hearing aids. Normal hearing levels are demonstrated by a pure tone audiometry hearing level (HL) of 0 decibels (dB) or lower. You need to be able to stand continuously for 4 hours at a time. The ability to work independently during your scheduled shift(s). The ability to adapt to change within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Compensation Details: $15.85-$24.57 The 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: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: 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. Original Posting: 05/28/2026 - 06/04/2026 Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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