Access Control Officer

VxL•Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

The Access Control Officer controls and monitors who and what enters and leaves a secure government facility. The role involves verifying identities and clearances, inspecting entries and exits, and maintaining accurate records. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts. Depending on the location, shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays; shift length and schedule are set by location.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
At least 21 years of age, as required by the contract.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience using personnel security systems such as DISS.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification before starting.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and stoop for up to 12 hours.
Fluency in English and ability to understand and apply written rules and procedures.
Eligibility for a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
Willingness to sign a non-disclosure agreement and, if required, submit to a counterintelligence polygraph.

Responsibilities

Control personnel and equipment access at assigned posts.
Conduct face-to-face identity checks and verify clearances using government security systems.
Issue visitor badges and process visitor sign-ins.
Inspect entries and exits and validate access forms and markings.
Keep the shift log current and brief the incoming shift at each shift change.
Inventory equipment and logs at shift change.
Conduct roving security checks during the shift.
Make emergency notifications according to procedure.
Report to the post a few minutes early to support shift turnover.
Complete required security and annual training, scheduled off post with relief coverage.