Security Support Assistant

About the role

DJS Financial Services is seeking a detail-oriented Security Assistant to support the Security and Facilities Directorate in a federal contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Security and Facilities Directorate.
• Gather, organize, and maintain information related to industrial and personnel security programs.
• Develop, establish, and maintain office procedures, files, and records.
• Affirm security policies and procedures in accordance with government and agency regulations.
• Support access and clearance administration, including issuing and tracking badges and coordinating updates to door and safe combinations.
• Maintain security-related documents, personnel records, contracts, briefings, and other sensitive materials.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, briefings, and other documentation.
• Conduct self-inspections and audits of security files and documents.
• Cook with program management and other functional areas to ensure security requirements are properly implemented.
• Serve as a liaison for customers and matters involving restricted areas.
• Track and maintain security databases and records, including eligibility information for U.S. citizens.
• Support credentialing and physical-access control processes.
• Affirm suitability adjudications and visitor authorization requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization to perform services under a federal contract.
• Must possess an active security clearance.
• Previous experience working in a federal government or government-contracting environment.
• At least two years of relevant administrative, security, credentialing, personnel security, physical security, or access-control experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to follow established procedures and apply security regulations appropriately.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of relevant security or federal government experience.
• Experience supporting industrial security, personnel security, credentialing, suitability, or physical-access control programs.
• Experience conducting security-file audits or self-inspections.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and situational-awareness skills.
• Demonstrated customer service and conflict-resolution abilities.