Industrial Security Specialist - Remote

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Allied Universal® is hiring a 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 will undergo a government security investigation and must meet the criteria to access classified information by holding an active SECRET clearance or being able to obtain and maintain one. This full-time remote role necessitates the employee to maintain reliable internet access to support the responsibilities.

Pay Rate: $25 per hour.

This is a Remote Position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and maintain employee information for clearance processing using Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and eApp
• Assist security clearance applicants throughout the SF86 security application process/nomination packages
• Receive and review DD254 packages; coordinate with client representatives to process security clearances and classified visits to the assigned site(s)
• Educate 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
• Oversee client account portfolios and collaborate with managers to facilitate visit and access processing
• Effectively interact with all levels of personnel, both internal and external, through oral and written communication

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess, or be able to obtain an active SECRET clearance issued by the Department of Defense or have the capability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
• Must be a United States citizen (required to obtain clearance)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Prior experience working in the industrial security program for a commercial or government entity
• Knowledge of legal, government personnel security documents, and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) terminology

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• 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.

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