Security Specialist I – Badging and Credentialing Specialist

ARMADA, Ltd.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking a Security Specialist I in Washington, DC. This role involves managing badge issuance and credentialing processes, ensuring compliance with personnel security standards. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in personnel security and possess a high school diploma. Strong proficiency in MS Office and excellent customer service skills are essential. The position is full-time and does not require relocation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in personnel security.
• Experience in federal credentialing (HSPD-12) and access control systems.

Responsibilities

• Review scheduled badge issuance and finalization appointments.
• Initiate and review eApp forms for accuracy.
• Record eApp initiations and completions in the case management system.
• Process individuals for badge issuance including fingerprints and photographs.
• Maintain records of access levels granted to individuals.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)

Interpersonal communication skills

Customer service capabilities

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Contingent Upon Award:
CONTINGENT UPON AWARD***************

Duties & Responsibilities

• Security Specialist I - Badging and Credentialing Specialist review and confirm scheduled badge issuance and badge finalization appointments.
• Security Specialist I initiate and review completed eApp forms for accuracy with necessary follow‑up for corrections/clarifications/additions and/or contacting individuals who have not returned their security forms in a timely manner.
• Security Specialist I record all eApp initiations, reinitiations, completed reviews, and releases to the investigative service provider in the personnel case management system.
• Perform all necessary in‑processing of an individual scheduled to receive a badge, including:
  1. Capturing the individual's fingerprints with appropriate device.
  2. Capturing the individual's photograph.
  3. Preparing the individual's badge record (consists of electronic components) for automated transfer to the HSPD-12 central badging office (GSA/USAccess).
  4. Issuing a "temporary" badge to the individual using the SOC badging workstation and placing the appropriate access control permissions on the "temp" badge.
  5. Tracking all individuals who have; 1) been processed for an HSPD-12 credential, and 2) have received a "temp" badge, as well as the status of files sent to the HSPD-12 central badging office (GSA/USAccess), or who were scheduled for badge processing, but for any reason were not provided a badge.
• Record receipt of HSPD-12 badges from vendor in the personnel case management system and notify individuals to schedule a visit to the Badge Office to complete "finalization" procedures and return of the "temp" badge.
• Assist with the required "finalization" process for badge issuance.
• Establish and maintain a record of the access level granted to each individual badge.
• If required, develop training manuals and provide training on the FCC Badge System.
• Handle customer walk‑ins and telephone inquiries regarding security issues.
• Handle and process classified (up to the Secret level) and sensitive unclassified documents, to include inventory, accountability, dissemination, and destruction.
• Organize and maintain office keys as directed and distribute keys under established procedures.
• Security Specialist I perform additional security duties as required to meet the SOC’s operational needs, including, but not limited to attending meetings; providing information to internal and external requests; conducting security‑related research; updating data in the personnel management case system; and information gathering and exchange via telephone, internet, and mail.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be proficient in the MS suite of office automation software (Word and Excel).
• Possess interpersonal communications skills.
• Possess excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to perform general administrative management tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Must be proficient in the MS suite of office automation software (Word and Excel).
• Possess interpersonal communications skills.
• Possess excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to perform general administrative management tasks as needed.

Minimum/General Experience

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the area of personnel security.
• Demonstrated experience in federal credentialing (HSPD-12) and access control systems.

Minimum Education

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

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.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

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.