Security Administration/Visitor Control (SA/VC)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring a Security Administration/Visitor Control (SA/VC) to support security operations in Bedford, Massachusetts. As part of the role, you will be responsible for visitor identification checks, managing access control, and implementing emergency procedures.

Ideal candidates will have prior security experience, particularly in special program environments. A high school diploma is required, with the willingness to obtain appropriate clearances.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred.
• Valid CAG certification is desirable (obtained thru CDSE Websites).
• Willing to submit to a CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Check identification of all visitors and ensure they are properly cleared.
• Log visitors in, issue badges, and notify hosts of arrivals.
• Inspect bags and items for prohibited items.

Skills

Special program security work

Military or Construction/Physical security

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as a Security Administration/Visitor Control (SA/VC) at GDIT. Here, you’ll support solving some of our clients’ biggest challenges and help us grow the business.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. The position provides Security Visitor Control, program security administration to include personnel and information security functions as needed and is responsible to the Chief of Security, for entry and circulation control and other administrative duties to assure visitors are greeted professionally and receive assistance as necessary.

HOW A SECURITY ASSISTANT III WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Check identification of all visitors, and ensure all are sponsored and properly cleared via JPAS or a local database.
• Determine visitor's need to enter the building, log visitors in, issue visitor badges, and notify hosts of visitor arrivals.
• Ensure visitors are not introducing any prohibited items (cell phones, pagers, jump drives, PDAs, etc)
• Perform and/or assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items.
• Receive packages from outside agencies (UPS, FedEx, etc) and distribute in accordance with facility standard operating procedures.
• Check assigned personnel and ensure they have and are displaying authorized access badges.
• Perform emergency procedures for bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, Anti-Terrorism, fire evacuation, and other emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedure checklists.
• Account for all logs, instructions, equipment, and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled work day.
• Assist with personnel, information, program security and entry control functions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experience:

• Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified.
• DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED
• Prior Military or Construction/Physical security related experience is highly desirable.
• Valid CAG certification is desirable (obtained thru CDSE Websites).

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Clearance:

• Secret to start.
• Able to obtain TS/SCI/SAP eligibility.
• Willing to submit to a CI polygraph.