Access Control Specialist — Secure Frontline Gatekeeper

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage access for facilities and restricted areas. You will verify credentials, process employees and visitors, monitor entry points, and report security concerns, ensuring a secure, professional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in government or secured settings, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior access control, security, military, law enforcement support, customer service, or related experience preferred.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in government, military, industrial, or secured environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities, restricted areas, and government property by verifying credentials, authorization documents, badges, visitor passes, and identification.
• Process employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and authorized guests in accordance with established access control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points to ensure compliance with site security requirements.
• Conduct interior and exterior security inspections and report security concerns, safety hazards, suspicious activities, or procedural violations.
• Verify access authorizations and resolve routine access issues through established procedures and supervisory guidance.
• Maintain awareness of security conditions and promptly report incidents, emergencies, or unusual activities.
• Professionally greet and assist employees, visitors, contractors, government personnel, and VIP guests.
• Provide directions, guidance, and information regarding facility access procedures.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, and service-oriented approach during all interactions.
• Support visitor escort and access procedures as required.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Access control procedures

Customer service

Public interaction

Attention to detail

Stress management

Teamwork

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic access control systems

Databases

Job description

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage access for facilities and restricted areas. You will verify credentials, process employees and visitors, monitor entry points, and report security concerns, ensuring a secure, professional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in government or secured settings, and an active Top Secret clearance.