Access Control

Chenega Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage entry to designated facilities and restricted areas. You will verify credentials, process employees and visitors, and monitor security operations to maintain a secure, professional environment.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to handle high-visibility situations. A TS clearance is preferred and may be required to work in sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in access control, security, or related customer service is preferred.
• Experience in government, military, industrial, or secure environments is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities and restricted areas by verifying credentials and badges.
• Process employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors per established procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points to ensure security compliance.
• Conduct security inspections and report concerns or suspicious activities.
• Verify authorizations and resolve routine access issues per procedures.
• Maintain awareness of security conditions and report incidents promptly.
• Greet and assist employees, visitors, contractors, and VIP guests.
• Provide directions and information on access procedures.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, service-oriented demeanor.
• Support visitor escort and access procedures as needed.
• Communicate clearly with personnel at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Public interaction

Security awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Access control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Access Control Specialistis responsible forcontrolling access to designated facilities, property, and restricted areas through the verification of credentials, visitor processing, screening procedures, and security monitoring activities. This position serves as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel and plays a critical role inmaintaininga secure, professional, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities, restricted areas, and government property by verifying credentials, authorization documents, badges, visitor passes, and identification.
• Processemployees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and authorized guestsin accordance withestablished access control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points to ensure compliance with site security requirements.
• Conduct interior and exterior security inspections and report security concerns, safety hazards, suspicious activities, or procedural violations.
• Verify access authorizations and resolve routine access issues through established procedures and supervisory guidance.
• Maintain awareness of security conditions and promptly report incidents, emergencies, or unusual activities.
• Professionally greet and assistemployees, visitors, contractors, government personnel, and VIP guests.
• Provide directions, guidance, and informationregardingfacility access procedures.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, and service-oriented approach during all interactions.
• Support visitor escort and access procedures asrequired.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• Previousaccess control, security, military, law enforcement support, customer service, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a government, military, industrial, orsecuredenvironment preferred.
• Prior experience interacting with the public and providing customer service is highly desirable.
• Must be capable of exercising sound judgment andmaintainingcomposure in stressful situations.
• Obtain andmaintaina TS clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of access control procedures, visitor management practices, and facility security principles.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and professional public interaction techniques.
• Ability to quicklyidentifyand report security concerns, policy violations, and unusual activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply written instructions, post orders, policies, and operating procedures.
• Ability to maintainconfidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to remain professional and effective in stressful, fast-paced, or high-visibility situations.
• Strong observational, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite, electronic access control systems, databases, and standard office equipment.
• Skill in preparing reports,maintainingrecords, and documenting incidents accurately and thoroughly.