Access Control Specialist (ACS)

Koniag Government Services; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag Government Services, via its Kadiak, LLC team, seeks a cleared Access Control Specialist to support Fort Huachuca, AZ. You will staff escort desks, guard entry points, and ensure SCIF/open storage access complies with security requirements.

Qualified candidates have TS/SCI clearance, a Top Secret/SCI eligibility, and at least 3 years of security experience, plus a high school diploma. Flexibility to rotate shifts and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide security briefings/debriefings.
• Professional, customer-service oriented conduct.

Responsibilities

• Staff escort desks during designated hours; be flexible to cover shifts.
• Shift to alternate location as needed with little notice.
• Guard designated entry points during operations.
• Conduct clearance verifications using approved government systems.
• Ensure personnel entering SCIF/Open Storage have required clearance or are escorted.
• Issue badges/IDs per policy and monitor badge system.
• Monitor CCTV footage and maintain activity logs.
• Assist with escort duties for visitors and maintenance personnel.
• Control items entering/leaving SCIF with proper documentation.
• Notify authorities when unauthorized entry is detected.
• Attend operational meetings and provide security input.
• Open/close SCIF; activate/deactivate alarms; coordinate with MP.
• Evacuate occupants when required; coordinate with SSR.

Skills

Clear communication

Briefings & debriefings

Professional demeanor

Security awareness

Flexibility scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position

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.

Location and Hours

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)

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation

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Company Culture

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

Additional Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352