About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Defense & Government Security Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client seeks a Security Administration / Visitor Control professional to manage entry control, visitor processing, and program security administration at a secure government facility in North Lexington, MA. This role supports information and personnel security functions and reports to the Chief of Security.

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What You’ll Do

• Greet and process all visitors: verify IDs, confirm sponsorship, log arrivals, issue visitor badges, and notify hosts.
• Verify personnel display of authorized access badges and ensure proper clearance via JPAS or local databases.
• Conduct inspections of bags and hand-carried items and assist government employees with inspections as required.
• Screen incoming packages (UPS, FedEx, etc.) and distribute according to facility SOPs.
• Enforce prohibitions on unauthorized items (e.g., personal electronics, removable media) per site policy.
• Execute entry and circulation control, account for logs, badges, and equipment at shift changes.
• Assist with personnel, information, and program security tasks as needed.
• Follow and execute emergency procedures (bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, AT/FP, fire evacuation).
• Travel as required within the organizational Area of Responsibility (may include air and ground travel).

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Minimum Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related security or access-control experience (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or four years of equivalent experience.
• Prior special program security experience is highly preferred; entry-level candidates with appropriate potential may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

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Security Requirements

• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph.

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Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with security policy and guidance (DCIDs, JAFANs, and related manuals).
• Excellent customer service, strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks: sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting.

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated pay: $66,482 per year (estimated figure from source). Final pay and benefits are set by the Confidential Client and will be provided during the hiring process.

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Legal & Compliance

Careertakes and our client follow all applicable US federal, state, and local employment laws. This posting uses inclusive, non-discriminatory language — qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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