Access Control Specialist

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Access Control Specialist who inspects and reports on construction site work to protect the technical and physical security of multiple sites. The role covers physical, personnel and technical security practices across defense-in-depth security postures, and works in both OCONUS and CONUS mission environments. The position does not sponsor a clearance or upgrade.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and report on construction site work to safeguard the integrity of technical and physical security across multiple sites.
• Evaluate and develop physical, personnel and technical security practices and procedures for various security postures.
• Produce weekly written reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and tablet delivery systems, covering activities, investigations, anomalies, deficiencies and incidents in line with ICD 705 standards.
• Identify unauthorized materials through physical searches, personnel searches and technological tools, and use surveillance techniques to detect methods of placing technical penetrations.
• Operate technical security devices, systems and monitoring equipment individually or in a team in OCONUS and CONUS settings.
• Report suspicious behavior, security infractions and discrepancies between site blueprints and ICD 705 standards.

Required profile

• Prior experience with Microsoft Office, report development, tablet mechanics, blueprint reading and construction projects (residential and/or commercial).
• Background in security practices such as executive protection, physical security, personnel security, site security and surveillance.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, overtime and travel to different site locations as directed.
• Preferred: military background (MSG, Infantry, Technical Surveillance, Construction, Security Protection Details), construction knowledge including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, concrete and finishing, AutoCAD familiarity, OCONUS experience and a current passport.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Blueprint reading and ICD 705 compliance
• Surveillance and security device operation
• AutoCAD (preferred)

What we offer

• Starting pay of $25 per hour (range $20-$25 depending on geography, skills, education and experience).
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, disability insurance and 15 days of paid time off.
• Other benefits mentioned include paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, pet insurance and tax-saving options, subject to eligibility and employment type.