Access Control Specialist: Secure Entry & Visitors

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Access Control Specialist role at Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit focuses on securing designated facilities by verifying credentials, processing visitors, and monitoring access points to uphold safety and security protocols.

You will be the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel, delivering professional, courteous service while guiding others through access procedures and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in access control, security, or related fields preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong customer service and public interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities by verifying credentials and IDs.
• Process employees, visitors, vendors and contractors per procedures.
• Monitor entry/exit to meet site security requirements.
• Conduct security inspections and report concerns or anomalies.
• Verify access authorizations and resolve routine issues.
• Maintain awareness of security conditions and report incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Situational awareness

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic access control systems

Job description

The Access Control Specialist role at Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit focuses on securing designated facilities by verifying credentials, processing visitors, and monitoring access points to uphold safety and security protocols.

You will be the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel, delivering professional, courteous service while guiding others through access procedures and policy compliance.