Access Control Specialist, Part-Time

Amentum; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Access Control Specialist to help secure a US intelligence community facility in Maryland. The role involves screening and controlling access for employees and visitors with proper IDs and ensuring restricted items do not enter or leave the building.

You will communicate clearly, provide excellent customer service, and support 24/7 security operations. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a polygraph is required, along with citizen status and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
• Must live within 75 miles of Annapolis Junction, MD.
• Commit to working 16 hours biweekly (2 weekend shifts per pay period).
• Valid state driver’s license in good standing.
• U.S. citizen.
• Must read, speak and understand English fluently.
• Work location in a restricted mobile communication zone; may need to detox from mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access of employees and visitors in/ out of restricted areas with proper ID.
• Ensure prohibited/restricted items do not enter or leave the building.
• Provide patient, clear directions and excellent customer service to employees and visitors.
• Pursue a career in security and contribute to protective missions.

Skills

Vigilant

Trustworthy

Patient

Customer service

Clear communicator

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team of 500+ front-line security professionals ensuring that our nation’s most precious assets are protected. As a physical security specialist, you’ll be provided with exceptional training and growth opportunities while playing a critical role in the workplace and mission security for a US intelligence community customer.

• Are you Vigilant, Trustworthy and Patient?
• Do you enjoy talking to people and educating them about policies and procedures?
• Do you have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph?
• Do you live within 75 miles of Annapolis Junction, MD?

If this sounds like the right move for you, keep reading.

These are the things we are looking for in our Access Control Specialists!

What you’ll be doing:

• Your attention to detail pays off as you monitor and control the access of employees and visitors in and out of restricted areas by ensuring people have the proper identification.
• You are vigilant as you make sure that prohibited and restricted items do not find their way into or out of the building.
• You’re a patient and strong communicator as you give employees and visitors directions and provide excellent customer service.
• Security matters to you and building a career in the field is where you want to be.

What you’ll gain working with our teams:

• Outstanding experience in the security field.
• Enhanced communication skills.
• Compelling mission in protecting critical assets.
• Learn valuable skills needed to build a career in security.

What we're looking for:

• You MUST be able to work either 1st (6:00am-2:00pm +/- 1 hour) or 2nd (2:00pm-10:00pm +/- 1 hour) shift based on contract needs; this work supports 24/7 operations, and you may be assigned challenging shifts, but it will be worth it!
• You currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
• You MUST commit to working 16 hours biweekly (2 weekend shifts per pay period)
• You MUST maintain a valid state driver’s license in good standing.
• You have a High School diploma or GED.
• You’re a U.S. citizen.
• You currently live within a 75-mile radius of Annapolis Junction, MD.
• You read, speak, and understand English language fluently.
• You are aware that your work location will be in a restricted mobile communication zone. You will need to be comfortable leaving your mobile device at home or in your car. Think of it as a daily detox.

In addition, there are some physical requirements for this job that we need to cover. These include:

• You should have 20/20 vision (glasses and contacts count) and close vision correctable to Jaeger No. 4 type test for both eyes.
• You need to be free of color blindness.
• You should have normal fields of vision and good depth perception, as defined by the Snellen chart.
• You need to be able to have hearing which is correctable to normal level hearing with hearing aids. Normal hearing levels are demonstrated by a pure tone audiometry hearing level (HL) of 0 decibels (dB) or lower.
• You need to be able to stand continuously for 4 hours at a time.

Compensation Details:

$18.29-$29.01

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/18/2026 - 08/21/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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