Access Control

Overview

Chenega Naswik International, LLC is seeking professional and customer-focused Access Control Officers to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Security and Emergency Management Directorate. This position plays a critical role in protecting MDA personnel, facilities, and assets by managing access control operations, screening visitors, monitoring facility security, and supporting emergency response activities. 

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining a secure environment. This role offers the opportunity to support mission-critical government operations, interact with a diverse workforce, and contribute directly to the safety and security of MDA facilities across the enterprise. 

**This position is an on-call opening that provides coverage on an as-needed basis**

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities, property, equipment, and restricted areas in accordance with established security procedures. 

• Verify visitor identities and review required documentation prior to granting facility access. 

• Issue visitor badges, temporary credentials, and access authorizations in accordance with established policies. 

• Conduct security screening activities using magnetometers, x-ray equipment, and other security technologies. 

• Ensure prohibited items are identified and properly secured prior to facility entry. 

• Conduct routine security inspections, facility access checks, and security measures as directed. 

• Escort authorized personnel to restricted areas when required. 

• Monitor facilities for security concerns and report violations, suspicious activity, or security incidents to appropriate personnel. 

• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents and provide on-the-scene assessments to supervisors and security operations personnel. 

• Support medical, fire, law enforcement, and emergency responders as directed. 

• Coordinate with Security Operations Center personnel during special events and operational activities. 

• Perform CPR, AED, and First Aid response duties as required. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

• Active Secret clearance preferred. 

• Must possess current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Red Cross First Aid certifications. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with employees, visitors, customers, and government personnel. 

• Ability to follow established security procedures, policies, and operational requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, or federal government facilities. 

• Experience in access control, security operations, visitor management, or physical security programs. 

• Experience using badge systems, screening technologies, or access control equipment. 

• Experience responding to emergency situations and security incidents. 

• Previous military, law enforcement, or security experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of access control procedures, visitor management practices, and physical security operations. 

• Ability to operate security screening equipment and access control technologies. 

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.