Security Specialist - Chambersburg, PA

Job Description

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

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.

• 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.
• Cook up 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.
• Affiliate 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of administrative, personnel security, HR onboarding, or customer service experience.
• Familiarity with DoD, Army, or federal personnel security processes preferred (e.g., eQIP/DISS, background check systems).
• 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.

Skills

• Administrative experience.
• Personnel security knowledge.
• HR onboarding expertise.
• Customer service proficiency.
• Data management and accuracy.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Benefits

• $5.09 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Pay

• $30-38/hr.

Schedule

• On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.