Security Specialist I

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Industry leading 401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification & License

Mission driven culture

Job summary

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) is a premier advanced manufacturing facility supporting the nation's nuclear deterrent. The Security Specialist I role assists with planning, development, and administration of security procedures and programs in compliance with DOE/NNSA directives.

Responsibilities include coordinating access controls, assisting with security awareness training, and communicating policy updates to security staff.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in law enforcement activities, security operations, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or two additional years of direct work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with Federal customers, visitors, management, and peers.
• Assists with the preparation and implementation of security policies and procedures, and coordinates with appropriate personnel regarding incidents involving security issues.
• Coordinates access controls to allow authorized personnel or visitor access to restricted records, materials, or areas.
• Assists with planning and development of security awareness training and education for security operations.
• Recommends and/or coordinates with other Security personnel on the implementation of policies and procedures in support of management objectives.
• Develops and facilitates internal communications which may include processing and distribution of information through communications services.

Skills

Law enforcement exp

Security operations

Travel availability

Work arrangement flexibility

Attendance reliability

DOE clearance readiness

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Two years of direct work experience

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

The Security Specialist I assists with the planning, development, and administration of Security procedures and programs. Performs job duties in compliance with applicable National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Department of Energy (DOE) Directives and other applicable National Policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with Federal customers, visitors, management, and peers.
• Assists with the preparation and implementation of security policies and procedures, and coordinates with appropriate personnel regarding incidents involving security issues.
• Coordinates access controls to allow authorized personnel or visitor access to restricted records, materials, or areas.
• Assists with planning and development of security awareness training and education for security operations.
• Recommends and/or coordinates with other Security personnel on the implementation of policies and procedures in support of management objectives.
• Develops and facilitates internal communications which may include processing and distribution of information through communications services.

You Must Have

• At least 1 year experience in law enforcement activities, security operations, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or two additional years of direct work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).

We Value

• Practical knowledge of manufacturing or industrial practices and operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications preferred.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time offFlexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on‑site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Job ID: 5416
• Category: Security
• Level of Experience:
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: X00
• Department: X10