Industrial Security Specialist

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal® is hiring an Industrial Security Specialist. The position of Industrial Security Specialist entails administering electronic security clearance questionnaires (Standard Form 86 - SF86), conducting access indoctrinations and debriefings, and delivering security clearance-related training. Additionally, responsibilities include administrative Personnel Security (PerSec) procedures such as database management, file review, electronic form submission, and coordination of required security clearance briefings. The Industrial Security Specialist must undergo a federal government security investigation and meet the eligibility requirements for accessing classified information by either holding an active SECRET clearance or demonstrating the ability to obtain and retain one. This role is remote; therefore, the employee must ensure reliable internet access and a private workspace or work from the local branch office.

• Help employees get and keep their security clearances by guiding them through background check paperwork, fixing issues, tracking deadlines, and making sure everything is accurate so people can work without delays.

• Keep security records organized and compliant by coordinating with employees, managers, and government reviewers, answering questions, and ensuring all security rules are followed.

• This is a remote role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and maintain employee information for clearance processing using Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and eApp
• Support security clearance applicants throughout the SF86 security application process and nomination packages
• Receive and review DD254 packages; coordinate with client representatives to facilitate security clearances and manage classified visits to the assigned site(s)
• Provide training to Allied Universal personnel on the Code of Federal Regulations Title 32 Part 117, NISPOM
• Ensure that Allied Universal personnel adhere to company policies and government regulations
• Troubleshoot issues and address inquiries from federal investigators, account managers, and cleared personnel
• Manage electronic application (eApp) case files for initial personnel security investigations and continuous vetting
• Provide employee assistance throughout the security application process
• Conduct mandatory briefings and gather all necessary reporting information from employees
• Use multiple internal and government security databases
• Manage designated client account portfolios and collaborate with managers to coordinate processing visits and access for cleared personnel
• Effectively engage with personnel at all levels, both internally and externally, through oral and written communication.

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a United States Citizen and possess a Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance, or be eligible to obtain one quickly

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Prior experience working in the industrial security program for a commercial or government entity
• Comprehensive understanding of the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) PerSec Program
• Familiarity with legal, federal government, and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) terminology
• Knowledge of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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