Security Specialist II

JT4•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•$61,000 - $82,000

About The Position

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 Provide work direction to lower level department clerical/administrative personnel Performs other related tasks as directed

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent 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 data base 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

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
Provide work direction to lower level department clerical/administrative personnel
Performs other related tasks as directed