Access Control Specialist | Visitor Management & Security

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

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage entry to designated facilities and restricted areas, verifying credentials and processing visitors. The role serves as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel, ensuring a secure, professional, and welcoming environment.

The position involves monitoring entry/exit, performing security inspections, and reporting incidents or issues.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in access control, security, or related roles preferred.
• Experience in government, military, industrial, or secured environments preferred.
• Prior public/customer interaction experience is highly desirable.
• Must be able to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.

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

Customer service

Public interaction

Attention to detail

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active Top Secret clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic access control systems

Databases

Job description

Chenega Corporation is seeking an Access Control Specialist to manage entry to designated facilities and restricted areas, verifying credentials and processing visitors. The role serves as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel, ensuring a secure, professional, and welcoming environment.

The position involves monitoring entry/exit, performing security inspections, and reporting incidents or issues.