Special Security Officer

Job DescriptionSpecial Security Officer***This position requires an active TSSCI security clearance***The Special Security Technician will provide services in support security programs, including but not limited to administrative, personnel, physical, and information security pensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Special Security Technician - Mid: $95,000 - $115,000Pay commensurate with experience.Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.Special Security Technician - Mid Responsibilities Include: Conduct audits of classified material; inspections of classified material storage facilities SCIFs containers Research and prepare classified material-related policy and management recommendations, reports, and recommendations Provide security-related customer service and assistance to employees, visitors, and liaisons Assist with access control to the HQJIOC installation buildings Assist with conducting security walk-throughs and inspections Assist with submitting topics and information to support a multi-faceted Security, Education, Awareness and Training (SETA) program Assist with drafting, reviewing, and updating security policies, procedures, and other guidance Maintain Security SharePoint sites and post documents approved by Security government officials Conduct personnel, physical, administrative, and information security tasks Assist with conducting internal assessments using established checklists Document on-the-spot corrections and recommend corrective actions to assess the overall health of the SCI security program Ensure classified information is properly marked. Process courier requests; prepare courier cards and courier travel authorization letters maintain database of issueddestroyed cards for accountability and reporting; submit metrics weekly. Provide assistance with preparing classified information for transmission or transportation Maintain copy of classified material inventory; destroy in accordance with applicable records management disposition instructions Process reportedsuspected security incidents in accordance with local policy and procedures Establish and maintain a sustainable repositorytracking system Execute a multi-faceted Security, Education, Awareness and Training (SETA) program Provide witness capability for destruction of all Top Secret, SAP, SCI, and other materials. Assist with the administering Defense Courier Service (DCS) actions. Assist with preparing documentation and materials and conducting pickupdrop-off of materials Perform receipt and delivery of DCS documents and materials Conduct personnel security tasks in support of the Personnel Security Program Inout-process assigned and attached personnel Assist with executing non-disclosure agreements, conducting indoctrinationsinitial security briefings and debriefings, and creating and updating local personnel security recordsfiles. Establishdisestablish appropriate security relationship in the personnel security system of record Process inout-going clearance certificationvisit access requests Notify the government PERSEC Manager of receipt of derogatory, conflicting or questionable data Review submitted security investigative paperwork, within one business day, for completeness. Prepare and maintain security clearance investigation status reportsrosters and access badge reportsrosters. Update the LENEL database or similar repository with required personnel security information Input security information into the personnel security system of record and track reports of incident Create and maintain electronic and hardcopy personnel security recordsfiles (active and inactive) Process SCI eligibility, nominations, systems access requests, and polygraph requests Process prepost foreign travel forms Issue security access badges in accordance with local policy and PERSEC SOPs Brief visitors on security procedures Brief escorts on escort responsibilities Assist with processing foreign visits to facilities Process visits received via Foreign Disclosure Office andor Message Traffic Maintain local electronic database. Coordinate for additional records checks, as necessary, in accordance with local policy. Complete security clearance verification requests Perform physical security assessments (PSA) for buildings and workspaces Provide PSA in memorandum format Assist with construction plans and projects Assist with the execution of SCIF Management functions Assist with testing alarms semi-annually; document test via memorandum for record. Research, advise, and provide recommendationsquotes for all Physical Security enhancements procurements. Maintain all locks to include repair, removal and replacement during duty and non-duty hours Retain active records until no longer needed and inactive records indefinitely Assist Division Hand Receipt Holder with property accountability. Provide assistance drafting and reviewing policy memos, plans, SOPs and other guidance Processing Personnel Electronic Devices (PED) requests Assist with maintaining Security personnel rosters, recall rosters, leaveTDY tracker, accountability rosters, organizational charts, and executive-levelDV mission briefings Assist with drafting, assigning, and tracking internal security taskers; review external taskers (e.g. DoD, Joint Staff, USINDOPACOM), assist with assigning and tracking to completion. Provide security assistance with integrating foreign partners into the staff. Coordinate with physical, information, personnel, and cybersecurity (J6J26) staff to identify requirements for integration while preventing unauthorized disclosure. Assist directorates with drafting and establishing security SOPs and training to integrate foreign partners. Coordinate with foreign disclosure to synchronize security procedures and training with foreign disclosure procedures and training Performs other job-related duties as assignedSpecial Security Technician - Mid Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: Minimum of eight (8) of related experience Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Current Top Secret clearance, and SCI eligible Completion of the instructor led Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Introduction to SAPSs course. Completion of CDSE Orientation to SAP Security Compliance Inspections course. Experience implementing security training to meet specific SAP requirements. Experience performing PSO functions in support of both government and contractor customers. Experience with SCIF accreditations and Inspections. Working knowledge of the e-QIP processes and ability to initiate and submit investigations to OPM Have knowledge of the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Architecture framework (e.g., SIPR, NIPR and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) networks), and the Information Technology (IT)Cybersecurity rules and regulatory authorities to develop and implement policies and planning concepts, and project management methods. Knowledge of governing laws, regulations, precedents, and directives governing DoD security programs Must be proficient using basic Microsoft Office software applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access). Working knowledge working with using Records Message Traffic (RMT) and the Automated Message Handling System (AMHS). Proficiency using personnel security processing tools, including the DoD personnel security system of record (e.g. JPAS, DISS, etc.) and Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP). Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee FederalCompany Information:#CherokeeFederal #LISecurity SpecialistSecurity Systems TechnicianSecurity AnalystInformation Security OfficerSecurity Operations Center (SOC) TechnicianSecurity clearanceIncident responseAccess controlThreat assessmentPhysical securityLegal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, Accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.

Created: 2025-02-10