Access Control Specialist — VIP & Visitor Gatekeeper

Chenega Security SBU; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security SBU is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage access to facilities, verify credentials, process visitors, and maintain secure, welcoming environments for employees and government personnel.

You will monitor entry points, perform security inspections, handle incident reporting, and communicate clearly with staff at all levels while upholding confidentiality and professionalism in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in access control or security preferred.
• Experience in government, military, or secured environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities and restricted areas by verifying credentials, authorization documents, badges, visitor passes, and identification.
• Process employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and authorized guests per access control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points to ensure site security requirements are met.
• Conduct security inspections and report concerns, safety hazards, or unusual activities.
• Verify access authorizations and resolve routine access issues per procedures and supervision.
• Maintain awareness of security conditions and promptly report incidents or emergencies.
• Greet and assist employees, visitors, contractors, government personnel, and VIP guests.
• Provide directions and information on access procedures.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, and service-oriented approach at all times.
• Support visitor escort and access procedures as required.
• Communicate clearly with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Access control procedures

Visitor management

Public interaction

Maintaining confidentiality

Professional communication

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic access control systems

Databases

Job description

Chenega Security SBU is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage access to facilities, verify credentials, process visitors, and maintain secure, welcoming environments for employees and government personnel.

You will monitor entry points, perform security inspections, handle incident reporting, and communicate clearly with staff at all levels while upholding confidentiality and professionalism in fast-paced settings.