Security Specialist III

JT4 • Edwards AFB, CA

5d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The Security Specialist III provides administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff and performs daily administrative tasks for the site security department.

The position supports the ongoing development and implementation of general and program-specific security processes and procedures for Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs). This includes advising, planning, implementing, overseeing, monitoring, analyzing, reporting on, and assisting with security operations. The position requires an active TOP SECRET clearance, and primary hours may change according to mission requirements.

The work is typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional travel to remote work locations may be required. The role includes occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, constant sitting and computer-terminal use, constant use of sight for writing and reviewing documents, and constant use of speech and hearing for routine communications. Employees must maintain constant mental alertness.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent military or technical school, and five years of specifically related experience in NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields.
• Formal training, such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course.
• Very knowledgeable about NISPOM rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of security.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software, with database management experience.
• Familiarity with a standard intel computer system, laminating machine, and professional instamatic camera.
• Active TOP SECRET clearance; must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program; candidates with this certification are highly preferred and receive first consideration.
• Knowledge of and experience with JADE.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department.
• Communicate with the clearance-granting agency regarding employee and consultant clearance status and periodic reinvestigations.
• Obtain certification of existing clearance levels for employees, consultants, and prospective employees from the appropriate customer or agency sponsor.
• Issue security badges to designated employees and visitors, and maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information.
• Schedule initial, periodic, and exit briefings and notify supervisors and employees of schedules.
• Coordinate with employees and consultants to ensure timely submission of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint them as required.
• Facilitate security briefings for individuals and groups as required.
• Provide work direction to lower-level departmental clerical and administrative personnel.
• Support development and implementation of general and program-specific security processes and procedures for SAPs and SAPFs, including advisement, planning, implementation, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and security-operations support.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Perform other related tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, active on Day 1.
• Dental insurance, active on Day 1.
• Vision insurance, active on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: JT4 matches 50%, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree