Special Security Technician

Joint Activities

$80K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience without a degree, or 7 years with an AS/AA, or 5 years with a BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD.
  • Completion of a DoD security training course or specialized certification required.
  • Proficiency in managing SCIF operations and compliance with security regulations.
  • Familiar with DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community security policies and procedures.
  • Experience with JPAS or DISS security clearance processes.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain SCIFs and SAPFs to meet security regulations.
  • Conduct personnel security functions, such as security clearances and access rosters.
  • Oversee physical security measures, including access control and alarm systems.
  • Perform information security tasks like classification management and document control.
  • Prepare and revise physical security accreditation paperwork as needed.
  • Assist in managing CAP security clearance processing within government personnel.
  • Conduct security briefings and training for personnel to ensure compliance.
  • Monitor compliance with DoD, Air Force, and ACC security regulations and policies.

Benefits

  • Join a mission-critical team supporting the U.S. Air Force's intelligence operations.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment at Nellis AFB, a hub for operational excellence.
  • Access professional development and career growth opportunities within the defense community.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We areseekinga highly skilled and experiencedSpecial Security Technicianto join our team atNellisAFBsupportingtheAir CombatCommand(ACC) Intelligence Directorate (A2).The Special Security Technician will play a critical role in managing andmaintainingsecurity programs, ensuring compliance with all security protocols, and safeguarding classified information. This position requiresexpertisein personnel, physical, and information security, as well as the ability to support mission-critical operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage andmaintainSensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)andSpecial Access Program Facilities (SAPFs)ensuring compliance with all security regulations and standards.
  • Conductpersonnel securityfunctions, including processing security clearances,maintainingaccess rosters, and verifying eligibility for classified access.
  • Overseephysical securitymeasures, including access control, alarm systems, and surveillance equipment, to protect classified information and facilities.
  • Performinformation securitytasks, including classification management, document control, and destruction of classified materials.
  • Prepare and revise, as needed, all physical security accreditation paperwork, to include thefixed facility checklists, TEMPEST addendums, and construction security plans.
  • Assist the Government to manage the Control Access Program (CAP) security clearance processing activities withappropriate Governmentpersonnel to achieveappropriate clearanceactions.
  • Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training for personnel to ensure awareness of security policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and enforce compliance withDoD, Air Force, and ACC security regulations, policies, and directives.
  • Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and potential threats, ensuringtimelyresolution and mitigation.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including security officers, leadership, and mission partners, to coordinate security efforts.
  • Maintainaccurateand up-to-date security records, logs, and documentation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience Level: Minumum of 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA or 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
  • Completion of aDoD security training courseor specialized certification isrequired.
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiencyin managing SCIF operations and ensuring compliance with security regulations.
  • Familiarity withDoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community (IC) security policies and procedures.
  • Experience with security clearance processes, includingJoint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)orDefense Information System for Security (DISS).
  • Expertisein information,industrial, personnel, and physical security concepts, principles, and practices.
  • Knowledge of security training programs, procedures, and practices.
  • Skills:
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and conducting briefings.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure, mission-driven environment.
  • Security Clearance:ActiveTop Secret/SCIclearance isrequired.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ExperiencesupportingAir Force Major Command (MAJCOM)Intelligence Directorateor similar military organization.
  • Knowledge ofphysical security systems, such as intrusion detection systems and access control technologies.
  • Familiarity withrisk management frameworksand security incident responseprocedures.
  • Previousexperience as a Site Security Manager (SSM), Special Security Officer (SSO), or Unit Security Manager (USM).
  • Certifications such asCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),Security+, or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a mission-critical team supporting theU.S. Air Force's intelligence and security operations.
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment atNellisAFB,a hub for intelligence and operational excellence.
  • Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the defense and intelligence community.

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Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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