Access Control Specialist (ACS)

Koniag Government Services; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Access Control Specialist (ACS) with TS/SCI clearance to support operations at Fort Huachuca, AZ. The role entails guarding entry points, verifying clearances, issuing badges, and maintaining security logs across SCIF facilities.

Primary duties include monitoring access, coordinating with security leadership, and ensuring compliance with government security policies.

Qualifications

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

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 or are properly escorted.
• Shall issue badges and IDs in accordance with policy and utilize the badge system as directed.
• Responsible for monitoring CCTV videos.
• 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.
• Maintain control over all items, documents, IT and training equipment and software entering or leaving the SCIF, ensuring proper documentation is submitted.
• Notify Installation Provost Marshall and/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 evacuation events and take appropriate action.
• Log all activities on DA Form 1594 daily.
• Receive guidance and instruction regarding security issues from the SCIF SSR or CSSO.

Skills

Security experience

Clearance coordination

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Badge system

CCTV monitoring

Job description

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

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.

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). Access Control Specialists (ACS) must be flexible and willing to alternate his or her schedule in order to staff any of the escort desks during the designated working hours. The contractors 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.
• Shall issue badges and IDs in accordance with policy and utilize the badge system as directed.
• Responsible for monitoring CCTV videos.
• 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).
• Personnel shall 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 ensure proper documentation is submitted during assigned duty hours.
• Notify Installation Provost Marshall and/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 manmade events which 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 security experience in relevant fields, such as industrial security, physical security and computer/network security.
• Must be able to communicate clearly; must be able to provide security briefings and debriefings; must be able to provide 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 must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special accesses.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company 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.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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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