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Access Control Specialist

IDS International
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Control Specialist position at IDS International?

Why IDS?  
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. Outstanding past performance built IDS’s reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations.

Responsibilities:

- View and manage cameras and access control

- Handle facility emergency calls

- Receive information from officers about facilities

- Electronically process medical, burglary, trespass/unauthorized entry and life safety alarms signals and dispatch appropriate response personnel

- Monitor and accurately record the time calls are received as well as when dispatched, and the time the en-route officer arrives and clears the call

- Monitor radio channels of communications for officers in need of backup or assistance

- Respond to alarms using electronic monitoring software to assist with the notification of police, fire, or emergency medical personnel

- Disarm and re-arm alarms when prompted or as required

- Answer 9-1-1 emergency telephone and alarm system calls

- Determine the type of emergency, its location, and decide the appropriate response in accordance with Agency procedures

- Relay information to the appropriate first-responder agency

- Coordinate the dispatch of emergency response personnel to incident scenes 

- Keep detailed records of all calls

- Write detailed reports

- conduct inspections

Requirements:



-Must have an Active TS/SCI Clearance

- Proven admin or assistant experience

- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

-  Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong organizational and planning skills 

- Proficient in Microsoft Office

- At least two (2) years of experience in administrative duties and access control

- Report writing skills

- Administrative writing skills

 

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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