Security Specialist

Regular, full-time, non-exempt position in Administration reporting to the Security Manager.

About the role

The Security Specialist ensures that access to the site—including simulator bays and secured facilities—is restricted to properly authorized personnel. This role serves as the first point of contact for students, staff, contractors, and visitors, verifying credentials and issuing access badges in accordance with clearance levels and mission requirements. The Specialist works closely with Air Force squadron personnel to support security documentation, maintain official records, and perform administrative security functions.

Responsibilities

• Verify the identity and authorization of personnel, including contractors, students, and visitors, and issue access badges accordingly
• Manage and monitor the access control system to ensure appropriate permissions for site and simulator facilities
• Maintain accurate security logs, records, and forms related to daily site activity
• Oversee key control for all buildings under the contract
• Ensure all secured facilities are properly locked and alarmed at the end of each duty day
• Conduct periodic security and safety inspections of secure facilities and surrounding areas
• Train designated personnel on facility opening and closing procedures and ensure positive control of secured areas
• Report security incidents, discrepancies, or concerns to the Security Manager, Site Manager, and/or base security authorities as required
• Provide administrative support related to international aviation student control, including documentation and record management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
• Brief and train personnel on local, contractual, and regulatory security policies and procedures
• Conduct audits of controlled items, including keys, badges, and classified materials
• Perform student verification and required security briefings
• Receive and ship packages in both classified and unclassified environments, in accordance with applicable procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous administrative, customer service, or security-related experience preferred but not required
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Common Access Card (CAC) privileges

Schedule

• Must be available to work overtime as required
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays in support of mission requirements