Summary
DescriptionThe Cleared Access Control Officer is responsible for monitoring and accompanying authorized and non-cleared personnel within secure facilities to ensure compliance with all safety and security requirements. This role safeguards classified areas by observing work activities, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring adherence to established protocols. The Access Control Officer serves as a visible and professional presence, always ensuring operational integrity and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Observe personnel under escort to ensure compliance with security and safety procedures.
- Maintain continuous visual contact with individuals in secure areas.
- Immediately stop any unsafe or unsecure work to prevent injury or security compromise.
- Report all non-compliance issues regarding safety, security, or scope of work to the Escort Supervisor.
- Escalate incidents promptly to ensure timely resolution.
- Serve as a professional representative of the organization while interacting with escorted personnel.
- Maintain situational awareness and remain alert to potential safety or security risks.
Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret clearance required; Full Scope Polygraph preferred.
Candidates must be able to meet customer and site access requirements, including any additional clearance processing required for the assignment. - U.S. Citizenship required; must provide a valid U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to follow written procedures, interpret documents, and apply rules accurately in a secure environment.
- Strong verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience as a security escort, access control officer, guard, or in a cleared facility environment (federal/government contracting, military, or law enforcement).
- Familiarity with visitor management systems, roving patrols, incident reporting, and maintaining security logs.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Secure facility environment; may involve extended periods of standing and walking.
- Shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required.
Job Description
DescriptionThe Cleared Access Control Officer is responsible for monitoring and accompanying authorized and non-cleared personnel within secure facilities to ensure compliance with all safety and security requirements. This role safeguards classified areas by observing work activities, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring adherence to established protocols. The Access Control Officer serves as a visible and professional presence, always ensuring operational integrity and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Observe personnel under escort to ensure compliance with security and safety procedures.
- Maintain continuous visual contact with individuals in secure areas.
- Immediately stop any unsafe or unsecure work to prevent injury or security compromise.
- Report all non-compliance issues regarding safety, security, or scope of work to the Escort Supervisor.
- Escalate incidents promptly to ensure timely resolution.
- Serve as a professional representative of the organization while interacting with escorted personnel.
- Maintain situational awareness and remain alert to potential safety or security risks.
Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret clearance required; Full Scope Polygraph preferred.
Candidates must be able to meet customer and site access requirements, including any additional clearance processing required for the assignment. - U.S. Citizenship required; must provide a valid U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to follow written procedures, interpret documents, and apply rules accurately in a secure environment.
- Strong verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience as a security escort, access control officer, guard, or in a cleared facility environment (federal/government contracting, military, or law enforcement).
- Familiarity with visitor management systems, roving patrols, incident reporting, and maintaining security logs.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Secure facility environment; may involve extended periods of standing and walking.
- Shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required.
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