Industrial Security Specialist I – Clearance & Compliance

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Rideshare program

Childcare support

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Security Specialist to manage the Security Vestibule, review activity outside secure areas, and assist the cleared community as needed.

You will process visit requests, ensure badges function properly, and support day-to-day security operations, including after-hours response. Required TS clearance and U.S. citizenship, with background investigations within five years, reflect federal security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year related experience or Master’s with 0 years in security disciplines.
• 3+ years of security-related experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, teamwork, and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day security-related activities supporting Personnel Security.
• Investigate security infractions and violations and prepare reports.
• Perform classification/sanitization review of incoming and outgoing information.
• Process incoming and outgoing classified visit requests.
• Assist personnel in following through on their reporting requirements, including foreign travel.
• Open and close secure facilities.
• Ensure badges are functioning properly and have appropriate assignments.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned, including escorting uncleared visitors and after-hours support.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security or related field

Master’s degree in security or related field

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Security Specialist to manage the Security Vestibule, review activity outside secure areas, and assist the cleared community as needed.

You will process visit requests, ensure badges function properly, and support day-to-day security operations, including after-hours response. Required TS clearance and U.S. citizenship, with background investigations within five years, reflect federal security requirements.