Access Control Specialist-Junior

At AMEWAS we dont just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years weve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering testing and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California Maryland and offices in Orlando FL and San Diego CA youll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nations Warfighters.

If youre ready to grow your skills be challenged by meaningful work and contribute to something biggerthis is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Access Control Specialist-Junior. The hourly range of this position is $25.29/hour. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River MD located in the California-Lexington Park area is Marylands #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area please visit:

A typical day as an Access Control Specialist-Junior may include:

• Supports Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to security procedures (customers tour groups base public works inspectors maintainers etc.)
• Monitors and controls access to facility(s) and restricted areas under assigned responsibility by checking personnel passes Common Access Cards (CAC) and validating security clearances/visit requests
• Provides administrative and planning support for meetings/events and maintains schedules for all conference rooms at the AARDT&E facilities
• Identifies appropriate locations for meetings reserves/sets up meeting locations and sends out information to attendees
• Plans and coordinates logistical administrative and security arrangements for leads and attendees
• Arranges and checks out IT and Audio Visual (AV) systems and equipment
• Arranges lunch service snacks and refreshments
• Creates proxy badges for new employees
• Verifies visitor DoD security clearances through DISS or BASICS II
• Inputs visitor requests through BASICS II
• Collects visitors cell phones and radios
• Requests visitors register their laptops
• Sorts and distributes mail
• Ensures all new personnel read the Standard Operating Procedures signs the applicable acknowledgment form and enters the form into the Security Tracking System

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with filing
• Excellent personal communication skills (phone conversations dealing with external customers)
• The ability to compartmentalize official documents
• The ability to demonstrate a customer-centric mindset
• The ability to understand and administer processes (SOPs)
• The ability to obtain and maintain SAP and/or SCI access as required
• AMEWAS willing to obtain and process full clearance-The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Basics II and DISS

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset professionalism and discretion while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office sitting in a cubicle or at a desk looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting walking standing etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions overnight travel may be required.

The employee is required to stand walk and/or move throughout the workday often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance dedication and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation creative work teams and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package including:

• Medical dental vision 401(k) Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Recruiting department via phone at or email at .

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies recruiters or headhunters.

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