Access Control Specialist; ACS

Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking an Access Control Specialist (ACS) to support the DHS/ICE Camp East Montana contract in El Paso, TX.

The Access Control Specialist (ACS) is fully responsible for the processing, tracking, and submitting background investigation paperwork (like SF-86 via e-QIP/NBIS) and monitors active clearance statuses for all of Camp East Montana.

• Collect data required to conduct background checks and collect requirements for security clearance submittal to determine an applicant's employment suitability.
• Manage security operations and compliance, overseeing all aspects of facility security to include physical and personnel security and classified material handling (where applicable).
• Maintain Form DD254s and prepare/ administer sub-DD254’s.
• Prepare visit requests and maintain accurate and timely data entry in security databases
• Regular coordination and communication with government POC’s for data calls and inquiries
• Implement security policies in alignment with Government and contractual obligations. and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) standards.
• Coordinate security clearance processing and access control procedures to maintain operational integrity.
• Maintain compliance with DHS security and related policies, procedures.
• Conduct self-inspections and audits
• Administer foreign travel briefings, track and record foreign travel notifications and debriefings, foreign contact and suspicious contact reports.
• Engage with Government security officials to address evolving security requirements and mitigate risks associated with program execution.
• Serve as the administrator for site security systems, including account management, vendor management, system health monitoring, audit logging, and coordinating service calls.
• Ensure compliance with badging policy for new hires, visitors, and current employees.
• Supervise contracted guard force operations, including post orders, incident response, reporting requirements, and training.
• Conduct regular personnel security reviews, documenting vulnerabilities and corrective actions.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience entering data, performing administrative functions, or operations capacity, preferably within a government or federal contractor capacity
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of the DHS Security’s Personnel Security Personnel Security, Suitability and Fitness Program, DHS INSTRUCTION , REV. 01 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PERSONNEL SECURITY, SUITABILITY AND FITNESS PROGRAM
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of the National Detention Standard 2025 and Detention Facility Security Operations.
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of the NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117 to manage facility clearances (FCL) and personnel security clearances (PCL).
• Knowledge or the ability to become knowledgeable of Government databases such as NISS, DISS, NBIS, ACCS preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Working knowledge of security regulations, manuals, and processes
• Strong, effective, and professional verbal and written communications skills
• Strong desire to learn and work as a team member
• Active DHS clearance preferred, or the ability to obtain one
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline preferred; two (2) years of experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

Typical office environment with no unusual…