Personnel Security Specialist

Swift & Staley Inc.; Kevil (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company in Kentucky is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to oversee personnel security programs and manage visitor control activities. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of related experience, a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on security protocols.

Qualifications

• 3+ years position related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) 'Q' security clearance.
• Familiarization with DOE Safeguards & Security Personnel Security and Badging programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security and visitor control program activities.
• Review and track Questionnaire for Sensitive Position packages.
• Maintain accuracy of security databases and spreadsheets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Personnel Security Specialist is responsible for administering the personnel security and visitor control program activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Reviews, submits, and tracks Questionnaire for Sensitive Position packages
• Provides guidance to prime contractor procurement representatives to process and track Facility Clearance and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence submissions
• Inputs, tracks, and maintains all applicable security databases and spreadsheets for assigned companies (and their subcontractors) and ensures accuracy
• Serves as the registrar and/or sponsor for site personnel HSPD-12 credentials which can be a discretional and independent judgement call
• Fabricates/activates the appropriate badge and grants access from approved requests for visitor access to Property Protection Areas and Limited Areas per site security procedures
• Coordinates foreign national visits and assignments
• Submits requests for incoming and outgoing classified visits
• Ability to produce/review technical plans, orders, and reports under short suspense
• Supports the Counterintelligence program by facilitating foreign travel briefings and reporting travel to sensitive countries for site personnel
• Terminates automated access for personnel, as instructed by management
• Deactivate and destroy badges that are no longer required
• Provides assistance to site personnel for access and/or clearance requirements
• Maintains and submits related record files in accordance with procedures
• Subject to work Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday depending on weekly office schedules
• Provides exceptional customer service and displays professionalism at all times

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years position related experience
• Familiarization with the DOE Safeguards & Security Personnel Security and Badging programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) “Q” security clearance
• Capable of working in a fast paced and highly demanding office environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

TRAINING, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be a citizen of the United States (U.S.) and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government vehicle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to meet the physical capacity requirements of this position as determined by the Occupational Medical Provider
• Able to wear company-provided personal protection equipment if/when required

Swift & Staley Inc. (SSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 will be conducted by SSI and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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