Access Control

Chenega Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage access to facilities and restricted areas by verifying credentials, processing visitors, and monitoring security measures. You will be the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel.

The role requires handling entry procedures, reporting security concerns, and maintaining a professional, courteous demeanor while ensuring compliance with procedures and government/security protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain and maintain a TS clearance.
• Experience in government, military, industrial, or secure environments preferred.
• Experience interacting with the public and providing customer service is desirable.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities, restricted areas, and government property by verifying credentials, authorization documents, badges, visitor passes, and identification.
• Process employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and authorized guests in accordance with access control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points to ensure compliance with site security requirements.
• Conduct interior and exterior security inspections and report concerns or violations.
• Verify access authorizations and resolve routine access issues through established procedures.
• Maintain awareness of security conditions and promptly report incidents or emergencies.
• Greet and assist employees, visitors, contractors, government personnel, and VIP guests.
• Provide directions and information regarding facility access procedures.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, service-oriented approach during interactions.
• Support visitor escort and access procedures as required.
• Communicate clearly with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Access control procedures

Visitor management

Customer service

Public interaction

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Access Control Specialist is responsible for controlling 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 in maintaining a 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.
• Process employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and authorized guests in accordance with established 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 assist employees, visitors, contractors, government personnel, and VIP guests.
• Provide directions, guidance, and information regarding facility access procedures.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, and service-oriented approach during all interactions.
• Support visitor escort and access procedures as required.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous access control, security, military, law enforcement support, customer service, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a government, military, industrial, or secure environment preferred.
• Prior experience interacting with the public and providing customer service is highly desirable.
• Must be capable of exercising sound judgment and maintaining composure in stressful situations.
• Obtain and maintain a 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 quickly identify and report security concerns, policy violations, and unusual activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply written instructions, post orders, policies, and operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 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.