Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Chenega Naswik International, LLC is seeking professional and customer-focused Access Control Officers to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Security and Emergency Management Directorate. This position plays a critical role in protecting MDA personnel, facilities, and assets by managing access control operations, screening visitors, monitoring facility security, and supporting emergency response activities.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining a secure environment. This role offers the opportunity to support mission-critical government operations, interact with a diverse workforce, and contribute directly to the safety and security of MDA facilities across the enterprise.
**This position is an on-call opening that provides coverage on an as-needed basis**
Responsibilities
- Control access to facilities, property, equipment, and restricted areas in accordance with established security procedures.
- Verify visitor identities and review required documentation prior to granting facility access.
- Issue visitor badges, temporary credentials, and access authorizations in accordance with established policies.
- Conduct security screening activities using magnetometers, x-ray equipment, and other security technologies.
- Ensure prohibited items are identified and properly secured prior to facility entry.
- Conduct routine security inspections, facility access checks, and security measures as directed.
- Escort authorized personnel to restricted areas when required.
- Monitor facilities for security concerns and report violations, suspicious activity, or security incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents and provide on-the-scene assessments to supervisors and security operations personnel.
- Support medical, fire, law enforcement, and emergency responders as directed.
- Coordinate with Security Operations Center personnel during special events and operational activities.
- Perform CPR, AED, and First Aid response duties as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Active Secret clearance preferred.
- Must possess current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Red Cross First Aid certifications.
- Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with employees, visitors, customers, and government personnel.
- Ability to follow established security procedures, policies, and operational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, or federal government facilities.
- Experience in access control, security operations, visitor management, or physical security programs.
- Experience using badge systems, screening technologies, or access control equipment.
- Experience responding to emergency situations and security incidents.
- Previous military, law enforcement, or security experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of access control procedures, visitor management practices, and physical security operations.
- Ability to operate security screening equipment and access control technologies.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.