Security Specialist

Overview:

Analyzes, plans, advises, operates, or evaluates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.

Primary Responsibilities:

Developing, evaluating, maintaining, and/or operating systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials

Developing and implementing policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information, materials, or work sites.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED required

Experience shall include a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the security field within the past five years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

DLA experience is a plus

Must have experience drafting business correspondence and written communication.

Excellent writing and interpersonal skills are required.

Must have experience in following policies and procedures

Must be accurate and have good analytical skills.

Must have the ability to organize and coordinate workload to meet deadlines.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel, Access and E-mail business software.

Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.

Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Security Clearance:

Position requires U.S. Citizenship, a United States Government background check and may require a U.S. Government SECRET Clearance.

If SECRET Clearance Level is required, candidate must also:

Must have a current United States Government SECRET level security clearance or be able to successfully obtain the required clearance.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must also be able to maintain a US Government SECRET clearance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel:

N/A

Work Environment:

General office/warehouse environment.