Security Specialist III

Chickasaw Nation Industries•Germantown, MD

About The Position

The Security Specialist III maintains overall safety and security within the agency and assists with the timely dissemination of security information across departments. The role supports security compliance, training, records, facility security planning, classified-material controls, clearance and badge processes, and security-facility inventories. The position is with Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc., a holding company serving federal government and commercial enterprises through multiple subsidiaries.

Requirements

Ability to obtain, maintain, and access classified information at the Top Secret level or Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Criminal Justice, or a related field, and at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all security directives.
Ensure Federal and Contractor employees receive required training and maintain training records.
Maintain a current authorized classifiers and de-classifiers listing.
Prepare requests for deviations to security directives and obtain approvals before submission.
Assist with preparing a facility security plan and coordinate an initial visit by the Security Team.
Complete self-assessments of all applicable program elements.
Assist with security procedures, including management of Limited or Vault Type Rooms; access authorizations and registration; control and handling of classified material; review of classified and foreign visits, assignments, and foreign travel requests; investigation, tracking, and reporting of staff security infractions; escort training and oversight; tracking annual security refresher training compliance; and attendance at security-related meetings.
Assist with inventory and control of security facilities and equipment, including rooms, containers, copiers, computers, VTC systems and other secured telecommunications equipment, facsimiles, and shredders.
Assist with staff in-processing and out-processing.
Initiate applicants for security clearances and security badges by administering the electronic questionnaire and providing follow-up.
Assist with FACTS data entry for Foreign National Unclassified Visits and assignments.
Review employee clearance-related forms for completeness before submission.
Assist with acquiring badges, badge turn-ins, debriefings, and account terminations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible on the first day of hire for full-time employees.
Company life insurance, including basic life and AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with immediate vesting.
Professional development assistance and training and development opportunities.
Legal Aid Assistance Program.
Family planning and fertility assistance.
Personal time off (PTO).
Eleven federal holidays observed.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).