Junior Security Support Specialist

ARS has a great opportunity for Junior level Security Support Specialists supporting the Air Force Training Directorate in Dayton, OH. The mission of the Training Directorate is to develop, deliver, and sustain integrated training capabilities to employ war-winning airpower.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in overseeing national security objectives by providing day-to-day security support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
• Deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary security services across information security, personnel security, operations security (OPSEC), industrial security, physical security, communications security (COMSEC), and anti-terrorism/force protection functions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate security policies, procedures, standards, training, and protection measures to safeguard personnel, information, facilities, operations, and materials from unauthorized access, loss, theft, espionage, sabotage, or misuse.
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD, and Air Force security regulations while providing responsive security support in dynamic operational environments under the direction of government security leadership.
• Perform duties to manage and maintain Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) level program information, personnel security clearances and physical security requirements of classified facilities.
• Conduct Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitoring.
• Respond to alarms within 5 minutes.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement or facility managers as needed.
• Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Certification Request for accuracy and access eligibility.
• Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation or higher-level anti-terrorism authority.
• Assist in maintaining facility access control, to include visitor control/escorting and access badge creation, issuing and tracking.
• Assist Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) Facility (SCIF) opening/closing. Assist in accomplishing end-of-duty day security checks.
• Must be knowledgeable of security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and AF Directives, Manuals, and Instructions.
• Must be able to use DISS (Defense Information Security System) (and/or its replacement system) and be able to interpret eligibility reports and requirements.
• Must be willing to travel if necessary
• Must be willing to work a varied shift schedule that includes nights and weekends to support 24/7 Operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• BA/BS degree and up to 3 years of relevant experience or 5 years of direct experience.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,).
• Must be able to perform all functional duties independently.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.