Integrated Security Specialist Intern

Penn State University • University Park, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Program Security Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with projects involving the tracking and accountability of controlled material primarily supporting the Department of Defense with national security research initiatives. The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship opportunity located on-site in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. A TS//SCI clearance is required for this position.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be an undergraduate student
• Must be able to obtain a government security clearance
• Must be able to obtain a TS//SCI clearance
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple document control databases and verification of reproduction, distribution, destruction and receipt records
• Assist with preparation of security forms for personnel submitted to research sponsors including initial submission, debriefs and periodic reinvestigations
• Provide visitor control, verify current visit requests, and check visitor identification
• Assist with periodic inventories and inspections
• Review controlled items for proper inventory numbers and other required markings
• Identify, improve, and implement processes to better safeguard and account for controlled material to ensure compliance with government regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed