Security Specialist IV

Jt4, Llc; California; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with employer match

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Security Specialist IV at Edwards AFB, CA to provide admin and personnel security support for the site security department and to manage clearances, badges, and reinvestigations. The role requires Top-Secret clearance eligibility for SCI and SAP indoctrination and entails coordinating with clearance agencies and advising leadership.

The position offers 40-hour work week with potential evening/weekend shifts and a comprehensive benefits package starting Day 1.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with eight years of related experience in Securit y fields (NISPOM/SAP/SCI).
• Bachelor’s degree with six years related work experience in NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields.
• Industrial Security Management Course training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily administrative tasks for the site security department.
• Communicates with clearance agencies regarding status of clearances and reinvestigations.
• Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and prospective employees.
• Issues security badges and maintains logs of badges issued.
• Schedules briefings and notifies staff of schedule changes.
• Fingerprint employees/consultants as required and coordinate reinvestigations.
• Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required.
• Provide security guidance to senior leadership.
• Supports SAP/SCI security operations and security processes.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Graphics software

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Graphics software

Job description

Security Specialist IV#12386Edwards AFB, California, United StatesApply### Job CategoryADMIN### Work LocationCalifornia - Lancaster / Palmdale / Edwards AFB### Job DescriptionJT4, 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 DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:* Oversees 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 supervisor and employee of schedule* Oversees departmental coordination with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required* Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required* Provides leadership and work direction to lower-level department clerical/administrative personnel* Provides security related advice to senior company leadership. May occasionally represent the company at customer and industry events* 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). Seeking security expertise to support security operations within the organization. Support personnel will be required to hold and maintain a Top-Secret clearance/SSBI and be eligible for SCI clearance access and SAP indoctrination. Responsibilities will include supporting multiple security disciplines including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC). Support is required during a nominal 8-hour workday, 5-day work week, with occasional surges to meet mission requirements. Mission requirements will dictate the day/time requirements and may result in evening and weekend support as part of the 40-hour work week. 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**Associate’s degree with eight years of experience or a bachelor’s degree with six (6) years 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 have expert level knowledge on the rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operation 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 IV 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 data base 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 salary range for this position is $86,000 to$100,000 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.