Security Specialist II

Job Summary

The Security Specialist II (SSII) is a journeyman level position made up of several components:
Workforce Support Center, Visitor Control (VC), Conference Center (CC), Escort, Registry, SCIF Service, and Database Maintenance. The role involves controlling site access, issuing badges and , parking passes, and ensuring all personnel follow site security, safety protocols and procedures.

• Workforce Support Center:
  Accurately create, issue, collect Intelligence Badges, Common Access Cards, Keys, Hangtags, Visits, Mobility Scooters and Passport Photos using several computer systems like the Security Management System Software, Access Database, People Soft, RAPIDS/DEERS and other systems. Assist customers on a wide range of topics and be prepared to respond to all customer questions. Processes clearances for departing and arriving personnel.
• Visitor Control:
  Perform tasks for verifying clearances and authorizing personnel via the C-CURE/SMS computer system, or by contact with the badging office, issue temporary badges, and assist in expediting personnel entering and exiting the facility via access control points.
• Conference Center:
  Provide access control to ensure only properly credentialed personnel enter the facility. Generate furniture set‑up work requests (WRs) and monitor facility for cleanliness and initiate WRs for non‑functioning items.
• Registry:
  Receive, wrap, and ship classified (Secret and Top Secret) material using appropriate FEDEX, UPS, Postal Service, and Defense Courier Services. Populate and maintain related database. Create Courier Cards and Couriers classified information within active region.
• SCIF:
  Provide access control service, complies with NGA/DOD/Intelligence Community Directives/Regulations, and guidance. Interface with NGA Police and Government Site Security. Often, provides various security reports.
• Escort:
  Ensure the uncleared personnel to whom they are assigned are always monitored, have no exposure to classified data, have been briefed on prohibited items, and comply with security regulations. Check security badges to verify security clearances. May be assigned as an attendant at an access entry point to ensure only personnel with the proper clearance enter and exit assigned area.

• May be assigned to work at either the St. Louis or Arnold campus.
• Must be able to operate Security Management System (SMS/C/Cure), Sensitive but Unclassified and Classified Computer Systems.
• Escort duties may require evening and weekend hours.
• Adhere to contract mandated dress code. Uniform required for Conference Center, and Visitor Control in St. Louis.
• Perform pre‑access brief to preclude prohibited items from entering a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as time sheets, leave requests, etc.
• Annually complete Certification process on RAPIDS/DEERS to become a Verifying Official.
• Supports quality control program to ensure organization complies with the contract Performance Work Statement.
• Annually pass Visitor Control Certification Examination.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer routine questions.
• Gather and file various forms and reports at multiple locations each month.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or state certified equivalent required.
• 2 years’ security or related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work‑related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI government security clearance with polygraph is required.

• Must be able to work with people internally and externally at all levels of an organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
• Be punctual—on‑time, ready to work scheduled hours.
• Excellent oral/verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.

The physical demands described here…