SPECIALIST - SR. SPECIALIST - Security (Part time) - Maryland at Southwest Research Institute in Annapolis, Maryland

Job Description:

Who We Are:


An organization specializing in Defense & Intelligence Solutions.


Objectives of this Role:

• Maryland Office Security point of contact for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and supervision of operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).


• Ensures accreditation documentation is available for SCIFs and maintains Intrusion Detection Systems.


• Ensures SCI is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded.


• Ensures SCI is destroyed by authorized means and in accordance with applicable government directives.


• Ensures SCI is disseminated only to persons authorized access.


• Serves as the official channel for certifying, receiving/sending SCI visitor clearances and accesses.


• Coordinates all facility maintenance projects and performs escort duties for both cleared and uncleared visitors.


• Investigates security infractions, makes recommendations and prepares required reports.


• Respond to and work with government security officers/inspectors during inquiries and/or inspections involving classified matters and secure facility requirements.


• Conduct inventories and investigates any shortfalls involving classified material.


• Create and update classified inventory database.


• Complete additional work assignments/tasks as assigned by the Division Security Manager and/or Department Director.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Open/close or coordinate the open/close of all secure facilities & security containers on a daily basis.


• Ensure the End-of-Day (EOD) checks occur for all secure facilities, rooms and security containers.


• Conduct monthly HVAC, ventilation, and inspection port security checks for all secure facilities and rooms.


• Conduct yearly (in some cases semi-annual) above ceiling penetration checks for all secure facilities and rooms.


• Conduct monthly fire extinguisher checks for all secure facilities and rooms, and any other routine safety and security checks.


• Support and lead any on site security Audits, to include updating and maintaining documentation.


• Conduct monthly random personnel security inspections for all facilities and rooms.


• Support facility needs as required both from a security and maintenance stand point.


• Working directly with building and security vendors.


• Support customer meetings being hosted at the facility, as needed.


• Serve as one of Division 16's Contractor Special Security Officers (CSSOs - in San Antonio).


• Attend refresher certification course to maintain CSSO certification.


• Conduct continuing security education training and awareness programs to ensure cleared staff are kept informed of the requirements and guidelines for protecting classified.


• Lead Security inspection preparation tasks for the MD office; liaison with Division 16 Security for personnel, information, physical, and technical security guidance.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Criminology, Criminal Justice or directly related degree field with related experience. 10 years of professional level related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.


• 5 years: Working in and around classified materials and/or secure facilities.


• Experience in Security, Law Enforcement, Military Special Security Officer.


• Experience as a Facility Security Officer or alternate Facility Security Officer.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.


• Salary Range: $36,000 - $50,000

Special Requirements:


Work assignment is in Maryland. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


Job Locations: Maryland


Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

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