Force Protection Analyst

Akima, LLC•Sumter, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RiverTech is hiring a Resource Protection Analyst to provide technical expertise in implementing or evaluating U.S. Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) access entry control operations and to assist in protecting property from sabotage, espionage, and intrusion. The position is full-time and on-site at USAFCENT Headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina; remote and hybrid schedules are not available. The analyst supports access entry control and sensor-system implementation, maintenance, testing, and periodic checks; conducts physical security site surveys; assesses security controls and operational efficiency; and recommends improvements or corrective actions. The role also involves security-clearance and credential administration, visitor processing, personnel orientation training, controlled-area escorts, video surveillance system operations and maintenance, and assistance with emergency access and response procedures. RiverTech is an Akima company and an Alaska Native Corporation. It provides services to government customers and supports its Alaska Native shareholder communities. The company describes its work environment as challenging and supportive, with a commitment to innovation and diversity, and offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of experience with entry control procedures, CCTV operations, and badge issuance.
Active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Vindicator or Hirsch products.
Experience with VICADS operations.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in implementing or evaluating 9AF (AFCENT) access entry control operations and assist in protecting property from sabotage, espionage, and intrusion.
Participate in implementation, maintenance, testing, and periodic checks of access entry control and sensor-system software and hardware; identify performance limits and monitoring concerns and document outcomes as directed.
Conduct physical security site surveys and recommend effective, economical improvements to security elements, including lighting, intrusion detection and assessment equipment, annunciation and display systems, security communications, and other protective measures.
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex security concerns; assist management with developing or revising policies and procedures and implementing them.
Execute and enforce physical and personnel security requirements in applicable directives, instructions, manuals, regulations, and local policies.
Respond to alarms and telephone or radio calls by determining and taking appropriate action as identified by management.
Assess security controls, prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of information, and notify management of policy, procedure, security-manager, or personnel concerns.
Perform DISS functions, including verifying clearances, creating, modifying, or canceling visit requests, and preparing detailed reports.
Review security clearances and credentials periodically; distribute required notices and documents; analyze operating efficiency and resources; and recommend modifications or changes to management.
Assist with access control functions and credential issuance or confiscation, explain policies and procedures, and explain access hardware operations to security specialists, visitors, government personnel, and contract personnel.
Consult with security specialists to develop protection procedures for government approval and recommend corrective action when security requirements are not followed.
Operate, monitor, and maintain VICADS architecture, software, and operating processes; store images captured or recorded on network video recording and storage devices for multiple facilities.
Assist with IP networking, Windows-based servers and workstations, hardware and software, CCDE, and security and video surveillance.
Assist in overseeing VICADS configuration parameters, including alarm-point priority assessment, automatic or manual call-up policies, automatic PTZ presets upon alarm, and queuing logic for multiple alarms.
Escort designated personnel into controlled premises and provide authorized service for USAFCENT facilities B1102 and B1130 construction projects or installations during operational hours.
Conduct and monitor office orientation training for newly assigned personnel to ensure requirements, policies, and procedures are followed.
Assist 9AF (AFCENT) in expediting entry and exit during emergencies, operate facility PA systems, and streamline emergency responders’ access to facilities and key infrastructure.