Security Specialist - Military veterans preferred

 

Job Summary
 
The Security Specialist is responsible for biometric, information, operational, and/or physical security of company personnel and assets.
 
Principal Accountabilities

• Operate Biometric Automated Toolset System (BATS), screen personnel, collect and enter data into security database, and compare to “watch list”
• Perform physical security responsibilities including assigning personnel, conducting briefings, visiting assigned posts to oversee Foreign National (FN) guard force, assessing threats, investigating and writing up “Lost, Theft, Damaged, Destroyed” (LTDD) reports, and conducting training
• Write, maintain, and store security logs, reports, and files
• Conduct fingerprinting, iris scans, photographical facial images; and collect other personal data
• Produce identification cards for Host Country Nationals and Third Country National employees
• Implement resource protection/loss prevention requirements and conduct security checks of personnel, grounds, and facilities
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military, FN Population, and Host Country Military, Police, and Nationals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team-oriented and treats others with dignity and respect
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of DOD Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements, interview and investigative techniques, and preparing written reports of security incidents
• Biometric role requires general knowledge of network integration and peripheral devices of automated data processing equipment

Experience & Education

• Minimum two (2) years of security operations, physical security, and/or AT/FP experience working in a hostile environment, including at least one (1) year conducting formal inquiries regarding loss, criminal acts, or violations
• Prefer experience in US military police, Air Force Security Forces, civilian law enforcement, BATS, and/or military intelligence
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prefer Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in security-related field such as physical security, security management, criminal justice, AT/FP, business, or political science

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment for extended periods of time during high threat situations and stand for long periods of time
• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally