Access Control Officer

Job Summary

Purpose and Scope:

Performs all-encompassing Access Control Officer (ACO) duties, which involves effectively recognizing and reacting to diverse situations, including physical and mental duress.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Verifies current access authorization of all personnel entering classified areas of designated company or customer facilities.
2. Monitors activities of individuals entering unclassified areas of company facilities.
3. Maintains a chronological log of all activities and/or incidents, which occur during the assigned shift.
4. Makes physical checks of classified security containers including vaults, safes, approved file cabinets and all external doors.
5. Monitors card access computer system, multi-zoned alarm system, emergency fire alarm panel and closed circuit security monitors.
6. Provides after-hours protection of incoming classified material.
7. Conducts security inspections of personnel entering and exiting company facilities.
8. Handles the receiving/transferring of telephone calls within the assigned facility.
9. Performs other duties related to physical security as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

The position requires periodic walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds. If approached by a physical threat, the individual must be able to utilize appropriate self-defense and/or apprehension techniques to ensure the safety of self, others and property. Must be able to work any of the scheduled shifts, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Most work is performed in an office setting. However, the patrol route includes contact with mechanical and electronic equipment and may require patrolling exterior property during inclement weather.

Minimum of three (3) years professional armed security experience, gained through any one or a combination of the following: military police, civilian police, commercial armed access control/facilities protection. Possess experience and ability to; deal professionally with situations involving mental and physical duress; effectively analyze and react to diverse situations; comprehend both written and verbal instruction and take appropriate actions. Incumbent must possess knowledge of the specified firearm and qualify annually with the designated weapon. Incumbent must provide the designated firearm and leather gear. Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance. Possess a valid state issued driver’s license.

Local candidates. No relocation provided.

Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.