Access Control & Visitor Security Specialist

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit seeks an Access Control Specialist to manage facility access, verify credentials, and greet employees and visitors in a secure, professional environment.

The role emphasizes processing employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors while monitoring entry points and reporting security concerns. A TS clearance is required, with experience in government or secured environments preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in access control, security, or related fields preferred.
• Experience in government or military environments desirable.
• Customer service experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and exercise sound judgment.
• Must obtain and maintain a TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities and restricted areas by verifying credentials and badges.
• Process employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors per procedures.
• Monitor entry/exit points to ensure security requirements.
• Conduct security inspections and report incidents or hazards.
• Resolve routine access issues following established procedures.
• Maintain awareness of security conditions and report emergencies.
• Greet and assist employees, visitors, and VIP guests.
• Provide directions and information on access procedures.
• Maintain professional, service-oriented interactions.
• Support visitor escort and access procedures as required.
• Communicate clearly with personnel at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Access control procedures

Visitor management

Customer service

Public interaction

Observation and reporting

MS Office proficiency

Electronic access control systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Access control systems

Databases

Job description

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit seeks an Access Control Specialist to manage facility access, verify credentials, and greet employees and visitors in a secure, professional environment.

The role emphasizes processing employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors while monitoring entry points and reporting security concerns. A TS clearance is required, with experience in government or secured environments preferred.