Security Specialist I

Akima, LLC•Chambersburg, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

AFO is looking for a Security Specialist to work in Chambersburg, PA. The Security Assistant supports personnel security, onboarding, and access control functions at Letterkenny Army Depot. This role manages the administrative processing of new applicants, including initiation of background checks, coordination of security documentation, and issuance of depot access badges and CAC/ID cards. The Security Assistant ensures all onboarding actions comply with Army, DoD, and depot-level security policies, enabling newly hired personnel to enter the installation and begin work safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of administrative, personnel security, HR onboarding, or customer service experience.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume onboarding workflows.
Excellent communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to work professionally with applicants at all levels.
High attention to detail and strict adherence to data accuracy and privacy requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and administrative tracking systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Familiarity with DoD, Army, or federal personnel security processes preferred (e.g., eQIP/DISS, background check systems).

Responsibilities

Manage the administrative onboarding process for new hires, contractors, and visitors requiring access to LEAD.
Prepare, review, and submit required personnel security documents, background check requests, and onboarding packets in accordance with DoD and depot procedures.
Coordinate with applicants to collect documentation, schedule appointments, and resolve missing or incomplete information.
Process and issue installation access badges, CAC cards (if applicable), and visitor passes using approved systems and protocols.
Maintain accurate security files and electronic records, ensuring compliance with Army and DoD privacy and data-handling requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants and internal staff regarding onboarding status, badge issuance, and access requirements.
Track and maintain badge inventories, expiration dates, and revocations; ensure timely renewal and deactivation of credentials.
Assist with depot access roster updates, visitor authorizations, and security reporting requirements.
Coordinate closely with LEAD Security Office personnel, HR staff, and program leadership to ensure seamless onboarding.
Provide administrative support to the security team, including data entry, correspondence preparation, and record audits.