Security Assistant

ARMADA, Ltd.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. seeks a Security Assistant to support SCI/SAP security operations at China Lake, CA. The role focuses on access control, visitor management, and document handling under an SSR/GSSO framework.

The candidate will assist in preparing security packages, escorting visitors, and maintaining multiple security databases. Strong communication and PC skills are essential for success in this on-site position with TS/SCI requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Customer service skills are essential for interactions with visitors and staff.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard office equipment.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the Security SSR/GSSO to implement security policies and procedures.
• Perform Visitor Control duties, greet visitors, and document them according to site security procedures.
• Monitor and control facility access, validate clearances, and maintain visitor logs using security databases.
• Prepare and process visit request documentation packages.
• Escort visitors during assigned facilities and events and train additional escorts as required.
• Support document control, security databases, and personnel access request processing.
• Assist with handling classified information and security documentation; support SOPs and security checklists.
• Support TEMPEST, COMSEC, and other security-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

PC skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: China Lake, CA

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

The Security Assistant supports Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) secure facility access administration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Security Assistant shall provide daily support to the appointed Special Security Representative (SSR) or Government SAP Security officer (GSSO) to fully implement all applicable enhanced security policies and procedures.
• The Security Assistant shall perform Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to facility security procedures, including but not limited to customers, tour groups, base public works, inspectors, and maintainers.
• The Security Assistant shall monitor and control access to facility(s) and restricted areas under their responsibility by checking personnel passes, Common Access Cards (CAC) and validating security clearances utilizing DISS or other security database systems and visit requests. The Security Assistant shall maintain facility visitor logs.
• Prepare and process visit request documentation packages.
• Perform visitor escort duties for assigned facilities and events and support the coordination and training of additional escorts as required for each event.
• The Security Assistant shall support document control and document configuration management activities.
• Support data entry and maintenance of a variety of security databases.
• The Security Assistant shall support Personnel Access Request /Access nomination processing.
• Support the classification, handling, transport, and destruction of classified/sensitive information.
• Support the creation of Standard Operating Procedures, Facility Check In - Check Out procedures, Fixed Facility Checklists, Security Education and Training Awareness materials, OPSEC Plans, Security Classification Guides, and other applicable security documentation.
• The Security Assistant shall provide classified meeting support to include, but not limited to, coordination, facility preparation, attendee clearance validation, presentation material classification validation.
• Support program access list preparation and maintenance.
• Support the generation and maintenance of program security documentation.
• The Security Assistant shall support self-inspection activities including but not limited to checklist preparation.
• Support media control and inventory functions.
• Support the processing, inventory, and control of COMSEC.
• Support the performance of physical security inspections.
• Support the preparation of documents and performance of indoctrinations and debriefings.
• The Security Assistant shall support foreign travel tracking and monitoring.
• Support facility security management duties including but not limited to key / control management, facility security inspections and assessments, alarm response including implement receipt/dispatch as applicable, and maintaining Intrusion Detection System and other facility security systems operability.
• The Security Assistant shall support the preparation and submission of all required TEMPEST documentation.
• The Security Assistant shall maintain DISS accounts to perform all personnel security functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal communication.
• Skill in satisfactorily dealing with customers.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.

Minimum/General Experience

• At least one (1) year of recent and relevant experience in a security or administrative field.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.