Job Description
The Classified Area Escort position is responsible for providing strict security and access control within designated classified or sensitive areas. This role involves safeguarding confidential information, sensitive materials, or high-value assets and ensuring that only authorized personnel are granted access. Classified Area Escorts play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of classified information and materials.
This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)
Key Responsibilities:
- Access Control: Enforce strict access control measures for classified areas or a designated perimeter around classified Government Furnished Material (GFM). This involves verifying the security clearance and appropriate access credentials of individuals seeking entry or access.
- Escorting and Observation: Accompany authorized personnel, visitors, or contractors while they are inside classified areas to ensure compliance with security protocols and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Classified Material Handling: Oversee the proper handling, storage, and transportation of classified documents, data, or assets in accordance with security guidelines and procedures.
- Vigilance and Surveillance: Maintain constant vigilance over the classified area, monitoring for any suspicious activities or security breaches.
- Communication: Maintain clear and secure communications with individuals under escort, security personnel, and relevant authorities to relay critical information.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of entry and exit into classified areas, documenting all activities and incidents for security and audit purposes.
- Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to security policies, regulations, and clearance requirements set forth by the organization or government agencies.
- Training and Awareness: Stay up-to-date with access control protocols, classified information handling procedures, and attend training sessions to enhance awareness and knowledge.
- Confidentiality: Sign and adhere to confidentiality agreements, acknowledging the sensitivity of the information and materials being protected.
- Other assigned duties by the FSO, and/or the AFSO, related to any responsibility of BIW’s Industrial Security program.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- Must be a United States Citizen due to Security Clearance requirements.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- The candidate must have no physical limitations to board ships and climb ship’s ladders.
Required/Preferred Experience
• A ‘SECRET’ or higher security clearance within the past two years is preferred.
- The ability to obtain a “TOP SECRET” clearance.
- Worked in any aspect of Industrial Security.
- Prior experience in security, military, law enforcement, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and strict adherence to security protocols and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information without unauthorized disclosure.
- The ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods.
- Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness.
- Knowledge of classified material handling procedures and government security regulations preferred.