Security Specialist I

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the J-Tech II contract. The Security Specialist position focuses on administrative and personnel security tasks within the site security department at Edwards AFB.

Responsibilities include handling clearances, issuing badges, and coordinating ongoing reinvestigations, with preferred SAP/SCI security program experience and U.S. citizenship for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Military or technical training with at least one year of related work experience in NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields.
• Formal training such as completion of the Industrial Security Management Course.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.
• Communicate with clearance granting agencies regarding status of clearances and reinvestigations.
• Obtain certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and prospective employees.
• Issue security badges and maintain logs/records of badges issued.
• Schedule briefings and coordinate document submissions for clearances and reinvestigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database management

Education

Military or technical security training

Tools

Graphics software

Intel computer system

Laminating machine

Professional instamatic camera

Job description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary - Essential Functions

Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.

• Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department
• Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants
• Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor
• Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors
• Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information
• Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule
• Coordinates with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required
• Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required
• Performs other related tasks as directed

Range Position Description

This position includes support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and assistance in the execution of security operations for a Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs). Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program are highly preferred.

• Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department
• Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants
• Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor
• Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information.
• Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule.
• Coordinates with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required.
• Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required.
• Performs other related tasks as directed.

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience

Military or technical training with one year specifically related work experience in the NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields, complemented by formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course. Must be familiar in the rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) pertaining to all aspects of Security. Must have working knowledge of site-specific procedures and security requirements. The position requires a high degree of accuracy pertaining to all aspects of personnel security.

In addition, a Security Specialist I must possess the following qualifications:

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be proficient operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software, and possess database management experience
• Must be familiar with a standard intel computer system, laminating machine and professional instamatic camera
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for routine communications. Must maintain constant mental alertness.

Routine travel to remote work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JSOP8, JCIS11; A1412TW