Access Control Specialist

Koniag Government Services; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Koniag Government Services in Sierra Vista, Arizona is seeking an Access Control Specialist to support operations at Fort Huachuca. Candidates must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and have experience in security roles.

This role includes guarding entry points, conducting clearance verifications, and maintaining security protocols within designated areas. A strong emphasis on customer service and communication is required. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of security experience in industrial, physical, or computer/network security.
• Ability to provide security briefings and produce written communications.
• Professional demeanor in customer service-oriented roles.

Responsibilities

• Guard designated entry points during operational hours.
• Conduct clearance verifications and issues IDs.
• Monitor CCTV video and maintain logs of SCIF access.
• Assist government personnel during operational meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Security knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is looking for highly qualified, cleared, experienced, and self‑motivated individuals to perform duties of an Access Control Specialist (ACS) with a TS/SCI security clearance and intimate knowledge of visitor procedures. The ACS will support Kadiak and our government customer at Fort Huachuca, AZ.

These positions require a Top Secret/SCI. Please do not apply if you do not possess that level.

Primary Duty Location: Kelly Ops/Friedman Hall/Rowe Hall – Monday – Friday 0600‑1800 on rotation (Shift start and end can vary slightly due to mission needs).

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave and more.

Access Control Specialists (ACS) must be flexible and willing to alternate their schedule to staff any of the escort desks during the designated working hours. The contractor may be required to shift their schedule or report to an alternate location without significant advance notice. Demonstrating cooperation and flexibility when directed to staff an alternate escort desk during any of the identified work hours is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Guard designated entry points during operational hours.
• Conduct clearance verifications as requested using approved Government Designated Systems.
• Ensure all personnel entering the SCIF and open storage areas have the required security clearance eligibility level, and the required SCI access if required, or are properly escorted during assigned duty hours.
• Issue badges and IDs in accordance with policy and utilize the badge system as directed.
• Monitor CCTV video.
• Maintain an accurate log of all individuals entering and leaving the SCIFs.
• Assist the government in maintaining access to all SCIF and open storage entrances, including fenced areas when required by the SCIF Special Security Representative (SSR).
• Assist with escort duties as needed for visitors, construction, maintenance, and janitorial personnel in all secured areas.
• Maintain control over all items, documents, information technology and training equipment and software entering or leaving the SCIF, ensuring that only allowable items are brought in or taken out of the SCIF, and submit proper documentation during assigned duty hours.
• Notify Installation Provost Marshall and/or SSR when unauthorized persons attempt to enter the SCIF by force.
• Attend operational meetings and provide security input as required.
• Open and close SCIF; activate and deactivate alarms; notify MP to ensure alarms are activated or deactivated during assigned duty hours.
• Immediately alert occupants of any type of evacuation. Qualifying events include natural or man‑made events that would place property and persons in danger while occupying the SCIF or open storage facility.
• Log all activities on DA Form 1594 on a daily basis.
• Receive guidance and instruction regarding security issues and requirements from the SCIF SSR or CSSO.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum education required is a high‑school diploma or GED and three (3) years of security experience in relevant fields, such as industrial security, physical security, and computer/network security.
• Must be able to communicate clearly; provide security briefings and debriefings; and produce comprehensive written communications.
• Must perform all duties in an extremely professional, customer‑service oriented manner.

Clearance Requirement

• Must possess final Top‑Secret personnel security clearances and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e‑mail at [e-mail] or by calling 703‑488‑9377 to request accommodations.

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