TS-Cleared Access Control Specialist

Kids for the Future; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

CenCore Group is seeking an Access Control Officer to protect personnel, facilities, and sensitive information across controlled areas. You will monitor access, process visitors, credentialing, and incident response in accordance with post orders and SOPs.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph when required, a strong customer-service orientation, and the ability to work independently in a high-security environment. Candidates must be flexible for rotating shifts and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph.
• Must possess TS/SCI with Polygraph when required by the facility.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English fluently.
• Valid state driver’s license when required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer-service skills in high-security environments.
• Follow Post Orders, SOPs, Government directives, and security procedures.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Remain calm during security incidents and high-stress situations.
• Multitask and maintain situational awareness.
• Use computers and learn security systems.
• Work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the access of employees, contractors, visitors, guests, and other authorized personnel entering or exiting restricted and controlled areas.
• Verify badges, credentials, access authorization, identification, and other required documentation before permitting access.
• Prevent unauthorized personnel and prohibited items from entering or exiting controlled facilities.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and surveillance of assigned access control areas.
• Conduct personnel and item inspections in accordance with applicable Post Orders and security requirements.
• Remain alert for suspicious activity, security violations, prohibited items, unauthorized access attempts, and other security anomalies.
• Identify, document, report, and elevate security incidents or anomalies through established Government and CenCore channels.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service while maintaining strict compliance with security requirements.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, visitors, Government representatives, security personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Perform assigned duties independently while maintaining appropriate communication with supervisors and supporting security personnel.
• Adapt to changing operational conditions, including both high-volume and lower-volume security environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Professional demeanor

Customer-service skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lenel

CCure

Genetec

Honeywell

Job description

CenCore Group is seeking an Access Control Officer to protect personnel, facilities, and sensitive information across controlled areas. You will monitor access, process visitors, credentialing, and incident response in accordance with post orders and SOPs.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph when required, a strong customer-service orientation, and the ability to work independently in a high-security environment. Candidates must be flexible for rotating shifts and emergency responses.