Visitor Control Specialist

About the role

The Security Administration/Visitor Control Specialist position at Watermark is responsible for providing entry and circulation control, as well as personnel and information security functions. The role reports to the Chief of Security and is involved in ensuring visitors are greeted professionally and receive assistance as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Check identification of all visitors and ensure they are sponsored and properly cleared via JPAS or a local database
• Determine visitor’s need to enter the building, log visitors in, issue visitor badges, and notify hosts of visitor arrivals
• Ensure visitors are not introducing any prohibited items (cell phones, pagers, jump drives, PDAs, etc)
• Perform and/or assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items
• Receive packages from outside agencies (UPS, Fed Ex, etc) and distribute in accordance with facility standard operating procedures
• Check assigned personnel and ensure they have and are displaying authorized access badges
• Perform emergency procedures for bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, Anti-Terrorism, fire evacuation and other emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedures checklists
• Account for all logs, instructions, equipment and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled work day
• Auxiliary duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-2 years related experience
• Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Active Secret clearance
• Eligibility for access to Top Secret/SCI/SAP information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Education

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Other Requirements

• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Watermark offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. The company also provides a salary range based on legal requirements and additional factors such as education, certifications, and experience.

Pay

Salary ranges are provided in states where legally required; other salary ranges are estimated by third parties and may not reflect the actual compensation package.

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.