Security Specialist I (Visitor and Access Control) - Armada Ltd

Type: Full Time

Location: Newport, RI

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Secret

The Visitor and Access Control (VAC) shall manage and perform the following:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Visitor and Access Control, hereinafter VAC shall conduct visitor control tasking. The VAC shall provide visitor and access control, at NUWCDIVNPT Monday - Friday, during the normal business hours of 0700-1530.
• On a daily basis, the VAC shall monitor facsimile and the electronic inbox and Defense Information Service for Security (DISS) or any future replacement system for incoming visit requests. The VAC shall review visit requests for completeness. For incomplete visit requests, the VAC shall notify the requestor of identified discrepancies. For complete visit requests, the VAC shall enter visit request data in the VAC Check-In/Check-Out (CCICO) system provided as GFI. The Government estimates approximately 15,000 visitor requests per year.
• Upon receipt of GFI, the VAC shall review form SECNAV 5512/1 for completeness. For incomplete forms, the VAC shall notify the requestor of identified discrepancies. For complete forms SECNAV 5512/1, the VAC shall forward to the Naval Station Newport Pass and Identification (ID) Office. Upon receipt of adjudicated forms (SECNAV 5512/1) from the Pass and ID Office, the VAC shall record the adjudication results in the Visitor Control Database (GFI) and notify the requestor's sponsor, as identified on SECNAV 5512/1. The Government estimates approximately 5,000 submissions annually.
• On a daily basis, the VAC shall perform visitor access control services at the NUWCDIVNPT's Visitor Control Center including verifying identities, issuing visitor badges, and briefing visitors on prohibited items regulations.
• On a daily basis and upon receipt of GFI, the VAC shall update the Lenel database to reflect changes in access control for designated spaces. The Government estimates an average of 35 to 50 transactions each day.
• On a daily basis, the VAC shall collect ID cards, badges, and passes returned to the NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control Center.
• On a daily basis, the VAC shall update CCICO, provided as GFI, to reflect returned items by departing NUWCDIVNPT VAC. The Government estimates 750 to 1,000 returned items per year.
• On a daily basis, the VAC shall check-in and record all personnel and visitors entering NUWCDIVNPT Building 80 at the Visitor Control Check-in Desk. The VAC shall verify that visitors meet all requirements for access to NUWCDIVNPT. The Government estimates 20,000 personnel and visitors checking in annually.
• The contractor shall manage and perform the following Site Security Manager SSM) services:
• Manage user administration and user security.
• Monitor CAC cardstock and consumables including ordering, management, and accountability.
• Verify policy and procedure compliance.
• Site administration and security (including maintaining site's address information for the Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) Site Locator).
• Verify and monitor documentation and training compliance.
• Installation of new hardware components.
• Validation of the identity of individuals whose fingerprints cannot be captured.
• Document overrides in the event a CAC recipient does not have proper identification documents;
• Use of the automated card management system.
• The VAC shall perform the following Verifying Official (VO) services:
  • Serve as the primary individual responsible for issuing CAC/ID Cards.
  • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of data on the RAPIDS terminal screen.
  • Verify and scan source documents for adding and updating sponsors and family members.
  • Verify the identity of card recipients required by the Joint Inter-Service Instruction before entering applicant data in RAPIDS.
  • View and scan documents that establish benefit or ID card eligibility before entering data into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) or issuance of ID cards.
  • Suspend an individual's commissary, exchange, or Morale, and Welfare and Recreation (MWR) privileges as necessary.
  • Use the RAPIDS workstation to issue the CAC and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificates.
  • Update DEERS as necessary to reflect any change in the personnel category of the CAC recipient. This step automatically issues or revokes certificates as needed.
  • Update DEERS and terminate a CAC, revoking PKI certificates as requested from the Local Registration Authority or other authorized sources.
  • Generate and scan the DD Form 1172-2.
  • On a monthly basis the VAC shall provide a report inclusive of CAC issuance totals, Government, Contractor CACs, and Military ID Cards (if issued), (CDRL B001).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/General Experience:

• The VAC must have the experience, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability or have endorsements that indicate the ability to learn and perform the cited position's duties.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and the process for granting personnel security clearances/accesses, and knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out information, personnel, and physical security programs related to the protection of SCI.
• The VAC should have knowledge of the methods of performing such duties as conducting inspections and investigations, collecting, and analyzing information, etc., and skill in weighing the impact of variables such as critical personnel qualifications, variations in building construction characteristics, access and entry restrictions, equipment availability, and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving security questions and issues.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs. (Confirm this as some contracts allow relocation dollars)

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.