Security Specialist: Access, Compliance & Badging

Day & Zimmermann Company; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Security Specialist at Hawthorne Army Depot to implement approved security plans and procedures across industrial and physical security domains. The role supports badging, visitor access, clearance processing, and security records in alignment with government and company policies.

The candidate will maintain and issue security badges, manage access records, process clearances, and handle classified material controls while ensuring adherence to DoD and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of criminal justice, security, administrative security, or related experience.
• Security Specialist certification required or must be obtained and maintained as required by Company and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Security Chief in preparing plans, manuals, standard operating procedures, standing guard orders, and Depot Protection Plan materials.
• Prepare and issue temporary visitor security badges, vehicle passes, permanent security badges, and vehicle decals; maintain records and brief visitors and staff on access requirements.
• Support the Industrial Security Program per DoD and National Industrial Security Program requirements; process employee security clearances and handle classified material activities.
• Register pets, resident weapons, and authorized recreational access; issue permits, keys, and records for security accountability.
• Conduct debriefings of cleared employees upon termination and assist with NCIC III screening for access.
• Report safety, environmental, security, or compliance concerns; maintain confidentiality of personal information and security records; comply with ethics and standards.

Skills

Security experience

Criminal justice background

Communication skills

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

PILB registration or license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security systems

Job description

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Security Specialist at Hawthorne Army Depot to implement approved security plans and procedures across industrial and physical security domains. The role supports badging, visitor access, clearance processing, and security records in alignment with government and company policies.

The candidate will maintain and issue security badges, manage access records, process clearances, and handle classified material controls while ensuring adherence to DoD and