Personnel Security Specialist

Amentum; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum, a large government contract company, seeks an Access Control Specialist to support the DHS/ICE Camp East Montana contract in El Paso, TX. The role focuses on processing background paperwork, tracking clearance statuses, and ensuring security policy compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government POCs, maintaining security databases, administering badges, and supervising contracted guards. Amentum emphasizes safety and quality in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years data entry/administrative experience, preferably with government contractors.
• Familiarity with DHS Security Personnel Security and related programs.
• Knowledge of Detention Standards and facility security operations.
• Experience with government databases (NISS/NBIS/DISS/ACCS) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for background checks and security clearances.
• Manage security operations and compliance, including physical and personnel security.
• Maintain DD254s and administer sub-DD254s;
• Process visits, maintain security databases, and coordinate with government points of contact.
• Enforce security policies per government and DCSA standards; coordinate clearance processing.
• Oversee site security systems, badge policies, and guard force operations.
• Conduct security reviews and audits; track foreign travel notices and debriefings.

Skills

Data entry

DHS Personnel Security

National Detention Standard

NISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117

NISS / NBIS / DISS / ACCS

Microsoft Office

Security regulations

Verbal & written communication

DHS clearance (preferred)

US Citizenship for credentials

Education

Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking an Access Control Specialist (ACS) to support the DHS/ICE Camp East Montana contract in El Paso, TX.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Access Control Specialist (ACS) is fully responsible for the processing, tracking, and submitting background investigation paperwork (like SF-86 via e-QIP/NBIS) and monitors active clearance statuses for all of Camp East Montana.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect data required to conduct background checks and collect requirements for security clearance submittal to determine an applicant's employment suitability.
• Manage security operations and compliance, overseeing all aspects of facility security to include physical and personnel security and classified material handling (where applicable).
• Maintain Form DD254s and prepare/ administer sub-DD254’s.
• Prepare visit requests and maintain accurate and timely data entry in security databases
• Regular coordination and communication with government POC’s for data calls and inquiries
• Implement security policies in alignment with Government and contractual obligations. and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) standards.
• Coordinate security clearance processing and access control procedures to maintain operational integrity.
• Maintain compliance with DHS security and related policies, procedures.
• Conduct self-inspections and audits
• Administer foreign travel briefings, track and record foreign travel notifications and debriefings, foreign contact and suspicious contact reports.
• Engage with Government security officials to address evolving security requirements and mitigate risks associated with program execution.
• Serve as the administrator for site security systems, including account management, vendor management, system health monitoring, audit logging, and coordinating service calls.
• Ensure compliance with badging policy for new hires, visitors, and current employees.
• Supervise contracted guard force operations, including post orders, incident response, reporting requirements, and training.
• Conduct regular personnel security reviews, documenting vulnerabilities and corrective actions.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience entering data, performing administrative functions, or operations capacity, preferably within a government or federal contractor capacity
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of the DHS Security’s Personnel Security Personnel Security, Suitability and Fitness Program, DHS INSTRUCTION 121-01-007-01, REV. 01 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PERSONNEL SECURITY, SUITABILITY AND FITNESS PROGRAM
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of the National Detention Standard 2025 and Detention Facility Security Operations.
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of the NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117 to manage facility clearances (FCL) and personnel security clearances (PCL).
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of Government databases such as NISS, DISS, NBIS, ACCS preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Working knowledge of security regulations, manuals, and processes
• Strong, effective, and professional verbal and written communications skills
• Strong desire to learn and work as a team member
• Active DHS clearance preferred, or the ability to obtain one
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline preferred; two (2) years of experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Compensation Details

$75,087.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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