Access & Escort Specialist II

Summary

Join our team as an Access & Escort Specialist II, where you'll play a vital role in protecting sensitive facilities, personnel, and operations within a secure federal government environment. This position combines security operations, access control, visitor management, and personnel oversight to help ensure compliance with security requirements while supporting critical mission activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access to secure and restricted areas, ensuring compliance with security procedures, visitor requirements, and site regulations. 
• Escort uncleared visitors, contractors, vendors, and other authorized personnel throughout designated facilities and work areas. 
• Maintain continuous visual observation of escorted personnel to ensure compliance with access restrictions and security requirements. 
• Conduct security-related checks and monitor activities within controlled environments to protect sensitive information, equipment, and facilities. 
• Verify credentials, badges, visitor authorizations, and access permissions before granting entry to controlled areas. 
• Collect, review, process, and safeguard sensitive information required for visitor access requests and background screening activities. 
• Assist with visitor management processes, including scheduling, documentation, credential verification, and access approvals. 
• Ensure sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) is handled securely and in accordance with established privacy and security requirements. 
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to access control, visitor processing, and escort activities. 
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance. 
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in physical security, personnel security, access control, force protection, military security, visitor management, or a related security environment. 
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Management, Business, or a related field may substitute for some experience requirements. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain mobile for extended periods throughout the workday. 
• Ability to work a consistent full-time or part-time schedule, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and on-call assignments when required. 
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to security compliance. 
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of access control procedures, escort operations, visitor processing, and physical security principles. 
• Understanding of security protocols, controlled environments, and protection of sensitive information. 
• Familiarity with federal security requirements and personnel security practices is preferred. 
• Strong observation and situational awareness skills. 
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Effective organizational and recordkeeping abilities. 
• Ability to use computers, visitor management systems, and access control software. 
• Ability to operate handheld radios and communications equipment. 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.