Personnel Security Specialist

Amentum•El Paso, TX

13d•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 ACS is responsible for processing, tracking, and submitting background investigation paperwork, including SF-86 submissions through e-QIP/NBIS, and monitoring active clearance statuses for Camp East Montana. The role manages facility security operations and compliance, including physical and personnel security, classified material handling where applicable, clearance and access control procedures, security systems, badging, and contracted guard force operations. The specialist coordinates regularly with government points of contact and security officials, conducts audits and personnel security reviews, administers foreign travel briefings and reporting, and ensures compliance with applicable DHS, government, and contractual requirements. The position works in a typical office environment and requires attention to safety, quality, and operational procedures. A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline is preferred; related experience may substitute for college education. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain facility credentials or authorization at this location.

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, Rev. 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, the NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117, for managing facility clearances and personnel security clearances.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Working knowledge of security regulations, manuals, and processes.
Strong, effective, and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and desire 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 under deadlines and possess planning and organizing skills.
Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory requirements, including occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, constant sitting and computer-terminal use, and constant use of sight, speech, and hearing abilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect data for background checks and security clearance submissions to assess applicants' 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 data in security databases.
Coordinate and communicate regularly with government points of contact regarding data calls and inquiries.
Implement security policies aligned with government and contractual obligations and DCSA standards.
Coordinate security clearance processing and access control procedures.
Maintain compliance with DHS security and related policies and procedures.
Conduct self-inspections and audits.
Administer foreign travel briefings and track and record foreign travel notifications and debriefings, foreign contacts, and suspicious contact reports.
Engage with government security officials to address evolving security requirements and mitigate program execution risks.
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 requirements, and training.
Conduct regular personnel security reviews and document vulnerabilities and corrective actions.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Complete required safety training and fulfill applicable self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities; participate in emergency response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Conform to Amentum's Quality Policy and applicable quality system documents and customer contracts; understand quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.