Visitor Control Specialist with Security Clearance
The Visitor Control Specialist with Security Clearance is responsible for managing visitor access and security protocols within a sensitive government facility. This role involves verifying visitor credentials, issuing badges, enforcing security policies, handling emergency procedures, and supporting personnel and information security functions to ensure compliance with classified program requirements.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Visitor Control Specialist to provide professional visitor processing and program security administration in support of special access program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments. Typical responsibilities include:
- Check identification of all visitors; verify sponsorship and required clearances via DISS or an approved local database.
- Determine whether visitors require access, log visitors, issue visitor badges, and notify hosts of arrivals.
- Enforce policies restricting prohibited items (e.g., cell phones, pagers, jump drives, PDAs) in SAP areas.
- Generate required forms; process foreign official travel requests; verify clearance levels and sign off on security elements for system access for new hires.
- Receive and process packages (UPS, FedEx, etc.) according to facility Standard Operating Procedures.
- Verify assigned personnel display authorized access badges and follow access control rules.
- Execute emergency procedures (bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, anti-terrorism, fire evacuation, etc.) per emergency checklists.
- Account for logs, instructions, equipment, and badges at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Assist with personnel, information, and program security and entry control functions.
- Transmit SAP, SCI, and collateral visit certifications for F‑35 JPO personnel and process related visit requests.
- Issue, maintain, distribute, track, and inventory F‑35 JPO visitor badges.
- Create and process country clearance requests through the approved visit system.
- Monitor and control incoming and outgoing U.S. Government property.
- Collect, maintain, and close out foreign travel reports.
Qualifications & Requirements
Security & clearances
- Must have at least a Secret clearance to start and be eligible to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI/SAP access.
- Must be willing to submit to a CI polygraph if required.
Education & experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 1–2 years of related experience.
- Prior experience with special program security work and visitor control is highly preferred; entry-level candidates may be considered and trained if otherwise qualified.
Skills & attributes
- Strong attention to detail and strict adherence to security procedures.
- Professional customer-service demeanor when greeting and assisting visitors and personnel.
- Ability to follow emergency procedures, maintain accurate logs, and manage inventory of badges and equipment.
- Proficiency with DISS or comparable clearance/visit management systems is a plus.
- Ability to work varied shifts and remain alert for extended periods.
Employment type
- Full-time.
Location & eligibility
- This position is located in State Farm, VA. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Confidential Client will verify identity and employment eligibility upon hire in compliance with federal law.
Additional Information
- This job description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Confidential Client is military‑friendly and values diverse backgrounds. Veterans and prior cleared personnel are encouraged to apply.
- Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations as part of the hiring process.
- Warning: Beware of recruitment scams. Confidential Client will not request money or personal purchases during the hiring process. Verify official communications originate from a Confidential Client domain as instructed.
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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