Security Specialist I

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

3h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties: Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule Coordinates with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required Performs other related tasks as directed RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION This position includes support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and assistance in the execution of security operations for a Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs). Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program are highly preferred. Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department. Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants. Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor. Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information. Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule. Coordinates with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required. Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required. Performs other related tasks as directed.

Requirements

Military or technical training with one year specifically related work experience in the NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields, complemented by formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course.
Must be familiar in the rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) pertaining to all aspects of Security.
Must have working knowledge of site-specific procedures and security requirements.
The position requires a high degree of accuracy pertaining to all aspects of personnel security.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Must be proficient operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software, and possess database management experience.
Must be familiar with a standard intel computer system, laminating machine and professional instamatic camera.
Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.
Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department.
Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants.
Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor.
Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors.
Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information.
Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule.
Coordinates with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required.
Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required.
Performs other related tasks as directed.
Support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and assistance in the execution of security operations for a Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs).