Access Control Specialist-Junior

Amewas•Patuxent River, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems. Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters. If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong. Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS. AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Access Control Specialist-Junior. The hourly range of this position is $25.29/hour. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
6 months of relevant work experience
Proficiency in MS Office
Experience with filing
Excellent personal communication skills (phone conversations dealing with external customers)
The ability to compartmentalize official documents
The ability to demonstrate a customer-centric mindset
The ability to understand and administer processes (SOPs)
The ability to obtain and maintain SAP and/or SCI access as required
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Basics II and DISS

Responsibilities

Supports Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to security procedures (customers, tour groups, base public works, inspectors, maintainers, etc.)
Monitors and controls access to facility(s) and restricted areas under assigned responsibility by checking personnel passes, Common Access Cards (CAC) and validating security clearances/visit requests
Provides administrative and planning support for meetings/events and maintains schedules for all conference rooms at the AARDT&E facilities
Identifies appropriate locations for meetings, reserves/sets up meeting locations and sends out information to attendees
Plans and coordinates logistical, administrative and security arrangements for leads and attendees
Arranges and checks out IT and Audio Visual (AV) systems and equipment
Arranges lunch service, snacks and refreshments
Creates proxy badges for new employees
Verifies visitor DoD security clearances through DISS or BASICS II
Inputs visitor requests through BASICS II
Collects visitors cell phones and radios
Requests visitors register their laptops
Sorts and distributes mail
Ensures all new personnel read the Standard Operating Procedures, signs the applicable acknowledgment form and enters the form into the Security Tracking System