Security Administrator/Visitor Control

P-11 Security Inc; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

P-11 Security Inc. seeks a diligent Security Visitor Control Coordinator to manage entry and circulation, greet visitors, and support program security administration under the Chief of Security.

Responsibilities include verifying visitor IDs, logging arrivals, issuing badges, inspecting bags, coordinating with hosts, and handling packages per procedures. Candidates typically have 1–2 years security experience and a related bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent work.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related security experience.
• Willing to train entry-level candidates who are otherwise qualified.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years).

Responsibilities

• Check visitor identifications and sponsorship, log arrivals and issue badges.
• Inspect bags and assist with security screening.
• Receive and distribute packages per SOPs.
• Maintain access badges and assist with entry control.
• Follow emergency procedures for bomb threats, active shooter, and evacuations.

Skills

Visitor screening

Access control

Emergency procedures

Facility security

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4 years)

Tools

JPAS system

Job description

Description

P-11 Security, based in Southern California, is a certified Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) with 10 years of expertise in the security field. Specializing in Security in Depth (SiD) services, we deliver an integrated suite of 360 Security Services, Cyber Security, and Information Technology solutions, embodying our commitment to Multi-Layered Defense for Maximum Security. Our strategies are meticulously adapted to the unique challenges faced by the Defense Industry Base, military installations, government agencies, and educational institutions, ensuring tailored and effective security solutions.

This 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.

Performance shall include:

• 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, Fed Ex, 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 procedures 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

Requirements

Experience

• 1-2 years related experience
• Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry level employee if otherwise qualified

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Security Clearance

• Must have at least a Secret Clearance to start and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI/SAP eligibility
• Must be willing to submit to a CI polygraph