Access Control Specialist

Chenega Security International; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Naswik International, LLC is seeking an Access Control Specialist in Homestead, FL to support security operations for government personnel, facilities, and assets. The role emphasizes access control, visitor management, database administration, and customer service in a security-focused environment.

The position requires handling weekend/night shifts and interacting with employees, visitors, VIPs, and contractors while maintaining accurate records and complying with DoD security

Qualifications

• Knowledge of access control procedures and visitor management.
• Experience supporting security administration in a government environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide access control services through centralized operations and monitoring.
• Monitor entrances/exits using access control and video systems.
• Verify authorizations and ensure compliance with security procedures.
• Provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, VIPs, and government personnel.
• Support visitor management and facility entry processes.
• Maintain records, databases, and security documentation.
• Use Microsoft Office to track access control activities.
• Safeguard government-furnished equipment and information.
• Maintain logs and operational records for security operations.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and evacuation drills as required.
• Communicate effectively with security personnel and stakeholders on access issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Access control procedures

Customer service

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Security awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Chenega Naswik International, LLC is seeking a professional and customer-focused Access Control Specialist to support security operations in Homestead, Florida. This position plays a key role in maintaining facility security through access control operations, visitor management, database administration, and customer service support while helping protect government personnel, facilities, and assets.

• The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional service in a security-focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with government personnel, employees, visitors, and VIPs while supporting mission-critical access control and security administration functions.

**The shift for this position will be primarily for weekends. Must be able to work night and day shifts.**

Responsibilities

• Provide access control services through centralized access control operations and monitoring activities.

• Monitor facility entrances and exits using access control and video surveillance systems.

• Verify access authorizations and ensure compliance with established security procedures.

• Provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, VIPs, and government personnel.

• Support visitor management and facility entry processes.

• Maintain accurate records, databases, and security-related documentation.

• Utilize Microsoft Office applications and related systems to track and manage access control activities.

• Safeguard government-furnished equipment, information, and property.

• Support security operations by maintaining accurate logs and operational records.

• Assist with emergency preparedness initiatives and participate in evacuation drills as required.

• Communicate effectively with security personnel and stakeholders regarding access-related issues.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting access control, facility security, or security administration activities at government facilities or installations.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government agencies.

• Familiarity with security clearance adjudication processes.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing customer service and records/database management in a Department of Defense environment.

• Working knowledge of Department of Defense network environments, including SIPRNet and NIPRNet.

• Active Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting access control operations for Department of Defense or federal government facilities.

• Experience utilizing security databases, visitor management systems, or access control platforms.

• Experience monitoring electronic security systems or surveillance systems.

• Experience interacting with senior government officials, VIPs, and visitors.

• Additional experience supporting security administration programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of access control procedures, facility security operations, and visitor management practices.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and electronic databases.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to safeguard sensitive information and government property.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability and operational awareness.

• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and security requirements.

• Commitment to professionalism, security compliance, and mission success.