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Position Number:
129163
Title:
Specialist
Functional Title:
DoD Facility Security Specialist
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
As an important member of the ARLIS Security team, this position serves to support safeguarding classified information and materials within an industrial or government contractor setting.
This is an essential position supporting ARLIS security, occasionally requiring attendance on evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency closings, such as inclement weather.
This is an essential position supporting ARLIS security, occasionally requiring attendance on evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency closings, such as inclement weather.
Must be able to be in the office 5 days a week
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
- 4+ years of experience working in a DoD Security field in areas such as physical security, operations security, personnel security, and information security in a classified environment
- Experience working in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, IC, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Able to operate Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access etc.
- Working knowledge of badging, access control systems, alarm systems, CCTV, and other related security infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of relevant DoD and IC organizations, systems, websites, and databases needed to support a Cleared Defense Contractor.
- Knowledge of, and the ability to implement and enforce, basic industrial security practices, procedures, and policies relevant to work in a classified environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal communications skills.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Proven ability to work with software programs and other specialized computer systems configured for security operations.
- Able to assist emergency response teams and work with police and fire departments in the case of emergencies.
- Ability to operate two-way communications devices, cell phones, and desk phones.
- Strong understanding of classified material control procedures, and incident response protocols.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive and classified information.
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work appropriately.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other technical and non-technical personnel in a variety of settings.
Conditions of Employment:
- Possess an Active Top-Secret clearance
Other
- Must be able to be in the office 5 days a week .
- This is an essential position supporting ARLIS security occasionally requiring attendance on evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency closings, such as inclement weather.
Preferences:
Preferences
- Previous experience working in a highly classified environment.
- Knowledge and experience using 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, NISPOM, DoDM 5105.211, Volume 1; and DoDM 5200.011, Volume 3.
- Successful completion of basic applicable DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence courses (or equivalent DoD/IC courses) such as: Industrial Security Basics IS122.16; Industrial Security Databases and Systems IS124.16; Introduction to Industrial Security IS011.16; NISP Reporting Requirements IS150.16; NISP Security Violations and Administrative Inquiries IS126.16 Visits/Meetings in the NISP (IS023) etc.; NISP Security Violations and Administrative Inquiries IS126.16; and NISP Self-Inspection IS130.16.
- Familiarity or hands-on experience using Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and related programs for visitor management and personnel clearance verification.
- Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives, Special Access Program policies and NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117 requirements.
- Prior experience in industrial security administration within the defense industry or government sector.
- Possess an Active TS/SCI clearance.
Additional Certifications:
Possess an Active Top-Secret clearance
Additional Information:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
- Must be able to perform inspections both inside (e.g.- desks checks) and outside of facility (exterior building and grounds; this occasionally requires visual checks under raised floors and above ceilings
- Spend long periods of time standing and walking when escorting uncleared visitors or similar access-control related duties
- Perform data entry and security-related computer-based tasks for significant periods of time
- Must be able to respond to visual and auditory alarms and other indicators of emergency situations within the time and response parameters outline in the appropriate DCIDs, ICDs, NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, and facility operating procedures
- Occasional lifting and moving of equipment and supplies with weight of up to 25- 30 pounds.
- This is an essential position supporting ARLIS security occasionally requiring attendance on evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency closings, such as inclement weather.
Posting Date:
02/16/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
03/03/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
