Security Specialist II

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with EmployerMatch

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC in Edwards, CA seeks a Security Specialist II to provide administrative and personnel security support to the site security team. The role requires familiarity with NISPOM/SAP/SCI and clearance processes for employees and consultants.

You will issue badges, keep records, coordinate reinvestigations, and assist in briefings while guiding junior clerical staff. Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain/maintain clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent military/technical training with one year related security experience.
• Familiar with NISPOM requirements and ability to obtain/maintain clearance.
• Excellent communication skills and high accuracy in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.
• Communicate with clearance agencies regarding status of clearances and reinvestigations.
• Issue security badges and maintain logs of issued badges and related data.
• Coordinate initial, periodic, and exit briefings; schedule and notify staff as needed.
• Provide work direction to administrative personnel and assist with security briefings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Database management

Detail oriented

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Associate’s degree or technical training

Industrial Security Management Course

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Graphics software

Database systems

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. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• 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
• Provide work direction to lower-level department clerical/administrative personnel
• Provides other related tasks as directed

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent 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 II 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 possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

SALARY

The expected pay range for this position is $75,500 to $95,000 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