Personnel Security Specialist

Amentum•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Access Control Specialist (ACS) to support the DHS/ICE Camp East Montana contract in El Paso, Texas. The role is responsible for processing, tracking, and submitting background investigation paperwork, including SF-86 submissions through e-QIP/NBIS, and monitoring active clearance statuses across Camp East Montana. The specialist manages facility security operations and compliance, including physical and personnel security, classified material handling where applicable, security databases and systems, access control, and badging. The role coordinates regularly with government security points of contact and officials, implements applicable government and contractual security policies, conducts audits and personnel security reviews, and supervises contracted guard force operations. The work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. It involves frequent computer use, sitting, document review, communication, and sustained mental alertness, as well as occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds and working under deadlines. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain facility credentials or authorization at this work location. A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline is preferred; two years of related experience may substitute for each year of the four years of college.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience entering data, performing administrative functions, or working in an operations capacity; government or federal contractor experience is preferred.
Knowledge of, or ability to become knowledgeable about, the DHS Personnel Security, Suitability and Fitness Program and DHS Instruction 121-01-007-01, Revision 01.
Knowledge of, or ability to become knowledgeable about, the National Detention Standards 2025 and detention facility security operations.
Knowledge of, or ability to become knowledgeable about, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) for managing facility and personnel security clearances.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Working knowledge of security regulations, manuals, and processes.
Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and work as a team member.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials or authorization at this work location.
Ability to work in a typical office environment, including constant sitting and computer use, frequent document review and communication, sustained mental alertness, and work under deadlines; occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements and policies.

Nice To Haves

Active DHS clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
Knowledge of government databases such as NISS, DISS, NBIS, and ACCS.
Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline; two years of related experience may substitute for each year of the four years of college.

Responsibilities

Collect data and requirements for background investigations and security clearance submissions to assess applicant employment suitability.
Manage security operations and compliance, including facility physical and personnel security and classified material handling where applicable.
Maintain Form DD254s and prepare and administer sub-DD254s.
Prepare visit requests and maintain accurate, timely security database entries.
Coordinate with government points of contact on data calls and inquiries.
Implement security policies in alignment with government and contractual obligations and DCSA standards.
Coordinate security clearance processing and access control procedures.
Maintain compliance with DHS security policies and procedures.
Conduct self-inspections and audits.
Administer foreign travel briefings and track foreign travel notifications, debriefings, foreign contacts, and suspicious contact reports.
Engage with government security officials on evolving security requirements and risks associated with program execution.
Administer site security systems, including account and vendor management, system health monitoring, audit logging, and service-call coordination.
Ensure compliance with badging policy for new hires, visitors, and current employees.
Supervise contracted guard force operations, including post orders, incident response, reporting, and training.
Conduct personnel security reviews and document vulnerabilities and corrective actions.
Complete other qualified duties as assigned.
Contribute to a safe work environment, complete applicable training, fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Follow Amentum quality policies, applicable quality system documents, customer contracts, and operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures and policies.