Administrative Assistant (Security)

George Consulting, Ltd.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support security operations at a prominent location. This role involves performing receptionist duties, managing visitor access, and ensuring compliance with security measures. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of security protocols. Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining a safe environment while contributing to important security initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vital role within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• Experience in managing security and visitor databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties including greeting visitors and managing calls.
• Maintain personnel security data and prepare visit requests.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of security measures

Clerical skills

Data management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Access

Job description

About Us

George Consulting is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Description

George Consulting is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Security) to support NIPO at the Washington Navy Yard.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Receptionist duties: Answer telephones, relay calls, greet visitors, determine the nature of visits, and direct visitors to appropriate personnel. This includes recording and transmitting messages, keeping call records, providing information, making appointments, logging visitors, and issuing visitor passes. Perform routine clerical work at the reception station as needed.
2. Physical Security: Greet all visitors professionally, arrange VIP access, control access and badging, maintain records of visitors and dignitaries, manage visitor systems, arrange escorts, ensure visitors comply with security policies, safeguard electronic devices, and secure the reception area.
3. Personnel Security: Maintain personnel security data using MS Access, prepare visit requests, use DISS for clearance information, record security training, manage security and visitor databases, and ensure data accuracy.
4. Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP): Maintain AT/FP training records, prepare force protection plans, and consult threat lists for travel planning.
5. Information Security: Manage deliveries, ensure proper handling of classified and supply items, and record all incoming items.
6. Training: Keep records of all security-related training, including initial orientation, refresher briefings, Cyber Awareness, AT/FP, PII, and Counterintelligence.

This position requires the ability to obtain an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Required Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Comfortable communicating daily and in person
• Understanding of security measures and ability to enforce them
• Willingness to work on-site at the Washington Navy Yard daily
• Effective communication with on-site directors

George Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.