Mission Security Specialist IRES - VSFB

Position Title: Mission Security Specialist

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret 

Shift: Day shift 

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Mission Security Specialist supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

·       Assists with maintaining, securing, issuing and ensuring accountability for visitor restricted area badges in support of site access duties and distinguished visitor (DV) events.

·       Conducts security briefings to required personnel regarding visiting and escorting MDA facilities.

·       Ensures construction and maintenance personnel are properly badged, are briefed on security standards and are monitored within the restricted area for conformance with all applicable security policies and regulations.

·       Issues Land Mobile Radio (LMR) units and base stations to authorized personnel.

·       Assist staff personnel with plans, programs, and implementation of activities which may include security, logistics, visitor control, protocol events, scheduling, and test support. 

·       Provides alternate convoy commander duties associated with transportation of assets.

·       Assists customer with maintaining security databases, tracking escort training and access lists to secured rooms, security containers within the facility and photographic device permits.

The successful candidate will:

·       Have excellent verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with individuals, providing directions, and reporting incidents.

o   Good written communication skills are also important for accurate reporting.

·       Be able to interact professionally and courteously with a diverse range of people.

·       Be able to understand and follow instructions carefully and accurately.

·       Be able to write clear, concise, and accurate reports of incidents or observations.

·       Have a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to upholding security protocols.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

·       Must have 4, or more, of years of general (full-time) work experience.

·       Must have 2, or more, years of direct experience working within a security type position

·       Must be knowledgeable in DoD escorting policies and procedures for escorting uncleared personnel in classified areas.

·       Must be able to move freely around a large installation and/or facility, to include up and down stairs

·       Must be able to remain alert for extended periods of time

·       Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Requirements:

·       Previous experience providing security or escort duties to the Missile Defense Agency.

This position is expected to pay $70,000 - $80,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.