Access Control Officer

Location & Schedule

Springfield, VA – Part‑time, weekends only. The shift is an 8‑hour rotating schedule with the possibility of evenings, holidays, and overtime to provide 24/7 coverage. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain a fully adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Issue and track visitor badges using various computer systems to verify identification, clearances, and authorization documentation.
• Greet visitors with expert‑level customer service and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Assist interagency visitors with badge readers and direct them to proper destinations.
• Direct visitors—including foreign nationals and foreign government officials—and employees to their destinations daily.
• Provide escort duties as needed for immediate client needs.
• Maintain access‑control procedures for restricted facilities by ensuring positive personnel identification.
• Support the submission of required reports and deliverables in accordance with client requirements on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Provide support to after‑hour functions as directed.
• Respond professionally and courteously to all personnel calls, emails, and messages in a timely manner.
• Apply proactive thinking and problem‑solving abilities to resolve and prevent future issues.
• Perform all other security‑related duties as assigned or requested.
• Work overtime and varying hours on a rotating 8‑hour shift schedule to ensure necessary 24/7 coverage; evening, weekend, and holiday hours are possible.
• Utilize knowledge of SCI and security processes; familiarity with DISS (formerly JPAS) and Scattered Castles is helpful.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Appropriate work attire, which may include a company‑provided dress uniform.
• Customer‑service orientation, self‑motivation, detail‑orientation, dedication, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities to instruct onsite visitors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a fully adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Pay

Hourly rate: $24.50 (overtime eligible). This position falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA); additional health and welfare payments may be provided in accordance with SCA provisions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance