Exercise Control Center Operator with Security Clearance

Project Enhancement Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Enhancement Corporation in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas seeks an entry-level Exercise Control Center (ECC) Operator to support OST training operations. This part-time adjunct position handles clerical tasks, monitors security systems, and coordinates training resources under supervision.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and be proficient with Microsoft Office; willingness to travel and obtain a DOE L clearance. Training provided; advancement based on performance and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to work directly with customers in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to operate public dispatch communications systems under normal and emergency situations.
• Ability to travel to support OST training events.
• Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance and Building Access badge (U.S. citizen).

Responsibilities

• Support OST Training by coordinating and managing training resource requirements (firing ranges, training areas) and by logging training information.
• Operate and monitor section equipment (radio, telephone, security cameras, weather monitoring, alarms).
• Support security operations by monitoring access points and personnel movements in a limited area and by surveilling security feeds.
• Take actions in emergencies: notify emergency services, inform site leadership, and activate the emergency Alert and Notification System.
• Maintain security through periodic checks/patrols and handling classified materials as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Position

Exercise Control Center Operator Location: Fort Chaffee, Arkansas The ECC Operator is a critical part of the Training Support Services Contract supporting the Department of Energy’s Office of Secure Transportation (OST). As an ECC operator, you will perform routine clerical and administrative tasks while also providing basic security support to the facility at Fort Chaffee. You will receive, compile, archive and distribute information to key decision-makers on a wide range of topics, including training support requests, weather warnings, emergency services and more. This is an entry level position, but you do need to have basic skills in the Microsoft Office suite. We will train you to do the rest. Having military or law enforcement experience is preferred, but not a requirement. You will have to pass an initial and ongoing random drug screenings and be able to obtain an “L” or Secret security clearance. This position starts as a part‑time, adjunct position. After the initial 120 hours of training, an adjunct will work as needed to fill in for full‑time operators. When full‑time positions become open, they are only offered to the adjunct staff based on overall job performance.

Responsibilities:

• Support OST Training through coordinating and managing training resource requirements such as firing ranges and training areas and through monitoring and logging training information.
• Operate and monitor section equipment such as radio and telephone communications, security camera systems, weather monitoring equipment and alarm systems.
• Support security operations by monitoring access control points and personnel movements into and within a limited access area, conducting continuous surveillance of security feeds, monitoring visitor control and badge inventory.
• Take appropriate actions in event of an emergency to include notifying emergency services and site leadership and activating the emergency Alert and Notification System.
• Act as a Custodian for Classified Material protection Control including classified mail transmission. Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced word processing using Microsoft Word, as well as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to work directly with customers in an environment that changes rapidly.
• Ability to operate public dispatch communications systems under normal and highly stressful emergency situations.
• Ability to conduct periodic security checks/patrols on foot.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate the work/training schedule.
• Ability to travel to support OST training events.
• Ability to meet the requirements for a DOE security clearance and Building Access badge. Access will require the qualified candidate be a U.S. citizen with DOE L clearance. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a background check for the purposes of maintaining a security clearance will be required as a condition of employment.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to conduct periodic security checks/patrols on foot.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to conduct periodic security checks/patrols on foot.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to conduct periodic security checks/patrols on foot.
• Ability to meet the requirements for a DOE security clearance and Building Access badge. Access will require the qualified candidate be a U.S. citizen with DOE L clearance. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a background check for the purposes of maintaining a security clearance will be required as a condition of employment.
• Self-directed, and able to define and achieve goals with little supervision.

Project Enhancement