Security Specialist IV

Security Specialist IV#12386

Edwards AFB, California, United States Apply### Job CategoryADMIN### Work Location California - Lancaster / Palmdale / Edwards AFB###

Job Description JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
** JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
** Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:
* Oversees the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department
* Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re investigations for employees/consultants
* Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor
* Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information
* Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisor and employee of schedule
* Oversees departmental coordination with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required
* Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required
* Provides leadership and work direction to lower-level department clerical/administrative personnel
* Provides security related advice to senior company leadership. May occasionally represent the company at customer and industry events
* Performs other related tasks as directed
** RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION
** This position includes support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and assistance in the execution of security operations for a Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs). Seeking security expertise to support security operations within the organization. Support personnel will be required to hold and maintain a Top-Secret clearance/SSBI and be eligible for SCI clearance access and SAP indoctrination.

Responsibilities will include supporting multiple security disciplines including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC). Support is required during a nominal 8-hour workday, 5-day work week, with occasional surges to meet mission requirements. Mission requirements will dictate the day/time requirements and may result in evening and weekend support as part of the 40-hour work week.  

Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program are highly preferred.
* Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department.
* Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants.
* Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor.
* Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information.
* Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule.
* Coordinates with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required.
* Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required.
* Performs other related tasks as directed.
** REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
** Associate’s degree with eight years of experience or a bachelor’s degree with six (6) years specifically related work experience in the NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields, complemented by formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course. Must have expert level knowledge on the rules and regulations of the National…